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Spalding's 
Athletic Library 

Anticipating the present ten- 
dency of the American people 
toward a healthful method of living 
and enjoyment, Spalding's Athletic 
Library was established in 1892 for 
the purpose of encouraging ath- 
letics in every form, not only by 
publishing the official rules and 
records pertaining to the various 
pastimes, but also by instructing, 
until to-day Spalding's Athletic 
Library is unique in its own par- 
ticular field and has been conceded 
the greatest educational series on 
athletic and physical training sub- 
jects that has ever been compiled. 
The publication of a distinct 
series of books devoted to athletic 
sports and pastimes and designed 
to occupy the premier place in 
America in its class was an early 
idea of Mr. A. G. Spalding, who 
was one of the first in America 
to publish a handbook devoted to 
athletic sports, Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide being the initial 
number, which was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the 
sports prominent in the '70s. 

Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and counsel of Mr. A. G. 
Spalding in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted 
to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which 
receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early 
connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion Boston 
and Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, with 
matters pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding 
does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the 
Library will always maintain its premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able 
counsel at hand, goes without saying. 

The entire series since the issue of the first number has been unde» 
the direct personal supervision of Mr. James E. Sullivan, President 
of the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series of 
consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three 
hundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute 
the history of their particular sport in America year by year, back copies 
of which are even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do the 
really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever 
been consecutively compiled. 

When Spalding's Athletic Library was founded, seventeen years ago, 
track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger 
colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- 
sional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of com- 
ment; golf was known only by a comparatively few persons; lawn tennis 
had some voffue and baso ball was practically the only estabUshed field 




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EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 

sport, and that in a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; 
athletics for the schoolboy— and schoolgirl— were almost unknown, and 
an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a 
hearing. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world is 
the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had 
an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose 
"elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the 
trophy emblematic of the championship. 

While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth 
of athletics in this country is due to it solely, the fact cannot be denied 
that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by 
printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games 
at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object 
that its series might be complete and the one place where a person 
could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he 
might be interested. „ , . , i ^, , -i 

In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- 
ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result 
that no collection of books on athletic subjects can compare with 
Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the various authors 
and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical 
manner. •,. ■, j.iiii 

A short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the lead- 
ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith : 



JAMES E. SULLIVAN 

President American Sports Publishing Com- 
pany; entered the publishing house of Frank 
Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- 
ously with the publishing business since then 
and also as athletic editor of various New 
York papers; was a competing athlete; one of 
the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union 
of the United States; has been actively on its 
board of governors since its organization until 
the present time, and President for two suc- 
cessive terms; has attended every champion- 
ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity in 
connection with American amateur championships track and field games 
for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Olympic Games, 
Paris, 1900; director Pan-American Exposition athletic department, 1901; 
chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. 
Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens, 
1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- 
tary American Committee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of 
the Pastime A, C, New York: honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; 
honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco; ex-president Pastime 
A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C; president Metropolitan 
Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- 
tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schools 
Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- 
tee and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work 
and one of the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New York : 
appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic 
Games at Athens, 1906, and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes 
(Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- 
pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic 
Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McClellan, 1908, a? -nember 
pf tb? Board of Education of Greater New York, 




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WALTER CAMP 

For quarter of a century Mr. Walter Camp 
of Yale has occupied a leading position in col- 
lege athletics. It is immaterial what organiza- 
tion is suggested for college athletics, or for 
the betterment of conditions, insofar as college 
athletics is concerned, Mr. Camp has always 
played an important part in its conferences, 
and the great interest in and high plane of 
college sport to-day, are undoubtedly due more 
to Mr. Camp than to any other individual. Mr. 
Camp nas probably written more on college 
athletics than any other writer and the leading papers and maga- 
zines'of America are always anxious to secure his expert opinion on foot 
ball, track and field athletics, base ball and rowing. Mr. Camp has grown 
up with Yale athletics and is a part of Yale's remarkable athletic system. 
While he has been designated as the "Father of Foot Ball," it is a well 
known fact that during his college career Mr. Camp was regarded Q' one 
of the best players that ever represented Yale on the base ball field, so 
when we hear of Walter Camp as a foot ball expert we must also i «mem- 
ber his remarkable knowledge of the game of base ball, of which he is a 
great admirer. Mr. Camp has edited Spalding's Official Foot BaM Guide 
since it was first published, and also the Spalding Athletic Library book 
on How to Play Foot Ball. There is certainly no man in American college 
life better qualified to write for Spalding's Athletic Library than Mr. 
Camp. 



DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK 

The leading exponent of physical training 
in America; one who has worked hard to im- 
press the value of physical training in the 
schools; when physical training was combined 
with education at the St. Louis Exposition in 
1904 Dr. Gulick played an important part in 
that congress; he received several awards for 
his good work and had many honors conferred 
upon him; he is the author of a great many 
books on the subject; it was Dr. Gulick, who, 
acting on the suggestion of James E. Sullivan, 
organized the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, and 
was its first Secretary; Dr. Gulick was also for several years Director of 
Physical Training in the public schools of Greater New York, resigning 
the position to assume the Presidency of the Playground Association of 
America. Dr. Gulick is an authority on all subjects pertaining to phys- 
ical training and the study of the child. 





JOHN B. FOSTER 

Successor to the late Henry Chadwick 
("Father of Base Ball") as editor of Spald- 
ing's Official Base Ball Guide; sporting editor 
of the New York Evening Telegram; has 
been in the newspaper business for many 
years and is recognized thiJ^aghout America 
as a leading writer on the national game; a 
staunch supporter of organized base ball, 
his pen has always been used for the better- 
ment of the game. 



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TIM MURNANE 

Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and 
President of the New England League of 
Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base 
ball men of the country; known from coast 
to coast; is a keen follower of the game and 
prominent in all its councils; nearly half a 
century ago was one of America's foremost 
players: knows the game thoroughly and 
writes from the point of view both of player 
and an official. 





HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL 

Sporting editor of the New York Times; 
graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; 
editor of Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis 
Annual; is an authority on the game; follows 
the movements of the players minutely and 
understands not only tennis but all other sub- 
jects that can be classed as athletics; no one 
is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. 
Burchell. 



GEORGE T. HEPBRON 

Former Young Men's Christian Association 
director; for many years an official of the 
Athletic League of Young Men's Christian 
Associations of North America ; was con- 
nected with Dr. Luther H. Gulick in Young 
Men's Christian Association work for over 
twelve years; became identified with basket 
ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- 
lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- 
ing exponent of the official rules; succeeded 
Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball 

Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to 

Play Basket Ball. 





JAMES S. MITCHEL 

Former champion weight thrower; holder 
of numerous records, and is the winner of 
more championships than any other individual 
in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close 
student of athletics and well qualified to write 
upon any topic connected with athletic sport ; 
has been for years on the staff of the New 
York Sun. 



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MICHAEL C. MURPHY 

The world's most famous athletic trainer; 
the champion athletes that he has developed 
for track and field sports, foot ball and base ball 
fields, would run into thousands; he became 
famous when at Yale University and has 
been particularly successful in developing 
what might be termed championship teams; 
his rare good judgment has placed him in an 
enviable position in the athletic world; now 
with the University of Pennsylvania ; dur- 
ing his career has trained only at two col- 
leges and one athletic club, Ya^le and the 
University of Pennsylvania and Detroit Athletic Club; his most recent 
triumph was that of training the famous American team of athletes 
that swept the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at London. 





DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON 

Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical 
training in the schools of Greater New York: 
as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic 
League is at the head of the most remarkable 
orgahization of its kind in the world; is a 
practical athlete and gymnast himself, and 
has been for years connected with the physi- 
cal training system in the schools of Greater 
New York, having had charge of the High 
School of Commerce. 




DR. GEORGE J. FISHER 

Has been connected with Y. M. C. A. work 
for many years as physical director at Cincin- 
nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high 
reputation as organizer that he was chosen to 
succeed Dr. Luther H. Gulick as Secretary of 
the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North 
America, when the latter resigned to take 
charge of the physical training in the Public 
Schools of Greater New York. 



DR. GEORGE ORTON 

On athletics, college athletics, particularly 
track and field, foot ball, soccer foot ball, and 
training of the youth, it would be hard to find 
one better qualified than Dr. Orton; has haa 
the necessary athletic experience and the 
ability to impart that experience intelligently 
to the youth of the land; for years was the 
American, British and Canadian champion 
runner. 



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FREDERICK R. TOOMBS 

A well known authority on skating, rowing, 
boxing, racquets, and other athletic sports; 
was sporting editor of American Press Asso- 
ciation, New York; dramatic editor; is a law- 
yer and has served several terms as a member 
of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of 
New York; has written several novels and 
historical works. 



R. L. WELCH 

A resident of Chicago; the popularity of 
indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts; 
a player himself of no mean ability; a first- 
class organizer; he has followed the game of 
indoor base ball from its inception. 



DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON 

Has been connected with Yale University 
for years and is a recognized authority on 
gymnastics; is admitted to be one of the lead- 
ing authorities in America on gymnastic sub- 
jects; is the author of many books on physical 
training. 



CHARLES M. DANIELS 

Just the man to write an authoritative 
book on swimming; the fastest swimmer the 
world has ever known; member New York 
Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- 
pic champion at Athens in 1906 and London, 
1908. In his book on Swimming, Champion 
Daniels describes just the methods one must 
use to become an expert swimmer. 

GUSTAVE BOJUS 

Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to 
write intelligently on all subjects pertaining 
to gymnastics and athletics; in his day one 
of America's most famous amateur athletes, 
has competed successfully in gymnastics and 
many other sports for the New York Turn 
Verein; for twenty years he has been prom- 
inent in teaching gymnastics and athletics; 
was responsible for the famous gymnastic 
championship teams of Columbia University; 
now with the Jersey City high schools. 



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CHARLES JACOBUS 

Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" 
one of America's most expert players, win- 
ning' the Olympic Championship at St. Louis 
in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game 
and follows it minutely, and much of the 
success of roque is due to his untiring efforts; 
certainly there is no one better qualified to 
write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus. 



DR. E. B. WARMAN 

Well known as a physical training expert; 
was probably one of the first to enter the field 
and is the author of many books on the sub- 
ject; lectures extensively each year all over 
the country. 



W. J. CROMIE 

Now with the University of Pennsylvania; 
was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director: 
a keen student of all gymnastic matters: the 
author of many books on subjects pertaining 
to physical training. 



G. M. MARTIN 

By profession a physical director of the 
Young Men's Christian Association; a close 
student of all things gymnastic, and games 
for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs. 



PROF. SENAC 

A leader in the fencing world ; has main- 
tained a fencing school in New Yori' for 
years and developed a great many cham- 
pions ; understands the science of fencing 
thoroughly and the benefits to be derived 
therefrom. 



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Giving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now 
J in print, grouped for ready reference c 

SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS 

No. I Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 

No. lA Spalding's Official Base Ball Record 

No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 

No. 2A Spalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball Guide 

No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide 

No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide 

No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide 

No. 7A Spalding's Official Women's BasKet Ball Guide 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Lacrosse Guide 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base Ball Guide 

No. lO Spalding's Official Roller Polo Guide 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac 

No. I2A Spalding's Official Athletic Rules 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARY 



Group I 



No. 202 
No. 223 
No, 232 
No. 230 
No. 229 
No. 225 
No. 226 
No. 227 
No. 228 
No. 224 



No. 
231. 



No. 219 



Base Ball 

No.l Spalding' sOfficial BaseBall Guide 
No. lA Official Base Ball Record. 
How to Play Base Ball. 
How to Bat. 
How to Run Bases. 
How to Pitch, 
How to Catch. 
How to Play First Base. 
How to Play Second Base. 
How to Play Third Base. 
How to Play Shortstop. 
How to Play the Outfield. 
How to Organize a Base Ball 

League. [Club. 

How to Organize a Base Ball 
How to Manage a Base Ball 

Club. 
How toTrain aBaseBallTeam 
How to Captain a Base Ball 
How to Umpire a Game. [Team 
Technical Base Ball Terms. 
Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 

Percentages, 

BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No, 336 Minor League Base Ball Guide 
No, 338 Official Book National League 

of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. 
No. 340 Official Handbook National 

Playground Ball Assn. 

Foot Ball 

No.2 Spalding' sOfficial Foot Ball Guide 
No. 344 A Digest of the Foot Ball Rules 

How to Play Foot Ball. 

Spalding's Official Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 

How to Play Soccer. 

How to Play Rugby, 



Group II. 



No. 324 
No, 2a 



No. 286 
No, 335 



No, 343 Official Rugby Foot Ball Guide, 
No, 332 Spalding's Official Canadian 

Group 111.^°°*^^"^"^^^ CricKct 

No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide. 
No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It, 



Group IV. 

No. 4 



Lawn Tennis 



Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- 
nis Annual. 
No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. 
No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 
^ ,, Tennis. -. ,- 

Group V. Golf 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 
No. 276 How to Play Golf. 

Group VI. Hockey 

No, 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 

Guide. 
No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey. 
No. 154 Field Hockey. 

(Lawn Hockey, 
No, 188 < Parlor Hockey, 

(Garden Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey, 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY 
No, 256 Official Handbook Ontario 

Group VII.^°"^^^^''°Bashet Ball 

No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket 

Ball Guide. 
No. 7a Spalding's Official Women's 

Basket Ball Guide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 323 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 

Handbook. 



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Group Vill. Lacrosse 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Lacrosse 

Guide. 
No, 201 How to Play Lacrosse. 

Group IX. Indoor Base Bali 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base 
Ball Guide. 

Group X. Polo 

No. 10 Spalding's Official Roller Polo 

Guide. 
No. 129 Water Polo. 
No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 



Group XI. Miscellaneous Games 


No. 


248 


Archery. 


No. 


138 


Croquet. 


No. 


271 


Roque. 
(Racquets. 


No. 


194 


< Squash-Racquets. 
(Court Tennis. 


No. 


13 


Hand Ball. 


No. 


167 


Quoits. 


No. 


170 


Push Ball. 


No. 


14 


Curling. 


No. 


207 


Lawn Bowls. 


No. 


188 


Lawn Games. 


No. 


189 


Children's Games. 


No. 


341 


How to Bowl. 



Group XII. Alhletics 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic 
Almanac. 

No. 12a Spalding's Official Athletic 
Rules- 

No. 27 College Athletics. 

No. 182 All Around Athletics. 

No. 156 Athletes' Guide. 

No. 87 Athletic Primer. 

No. 273 Olympic GamesatAthens.i906 

No. 252 How to Sprint. 

No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 

No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 
Running. [Thrower. 

No. 259 How to Become a Weight 

No. 55 Official Sporting Rules, [boys. 

No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 
No. 317 Marathon Running. 

No. 331 Schoolyard Athletics, 

No. 342 Walking for Health and Com- 
petition. 
ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES 

No. 339 Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
book. 

No. 302 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 

No.313 Public S c h o o 1 s Athletic 
League Official Handbook. 

No. 314 Girls' Athletics. 

No. 308 Official Handbook New York 
Interscholastic Athletic 
Association. 



«'••'"•'""• *cc«lSe«s 

No. 177 How to Swim. 

No. 296 Speed Swimming. 

No. 128 How to Row. 

No. 209 How to Become a Skater. 

No. 178 How to Train for Bicyclingr. 

No. 23 Canoeing. 

No. 282 Roller Skating Guide, 

Group XIV. Manly Sports 

No. 18 Fencing, ( By Breck.) 

No. 162 Boxing. 

No. 165 Fencing. ( By Senac.) 

No. 140 Wrestling, 

No. 236 How to Wrestle. 

No, 102 Ground Tumbling. 

No. 233 Jiu Jitsu. 

No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. 

No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. 

No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. 

No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. 

No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. 

No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. 

No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs. 

No. 326 Professional Wrestling. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
cises. [Dumb Bell Drills. 

No. 214 Graded Calisthenics and 

No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 

No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gym- 
nastic Games. 

No. 124 How to Become a Gymnast. 

No. 287 Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills. [Apparatus. 

No. 327 Pyramid Building Without 

No. 328 Exercises on the Parallel Bars. 

No. 329 Pyramid Building with 
Wands, Chairs and Ladders 
GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY 

No. 345 Official Handbook I. C. A. A. 
Gymnasts of America. 

Group XVI. Physical culture 

No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 
Busy Men. [giene. 

No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- 
No. 149 Scientific Physical Training 
and Care of the Body. 
■ No. 142 Physical Training Simplified. 
No. 185 Hints on Health, 
No. 213 285 Health Answers. 
No. 238 Muscle Building. [ning. 

No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- 
No. 261 Tensing Exercises, [nasties. 
No. 285 Health by Muscular Gym- 
No. 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
No. 290 Get Well: Keep Well, [nasties. 
No. 325 Twenty-Minute Exercises. 
No. 330 Physical Training for the 

School and Class Room. 
No. 346 How to Live 100 Years. 



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Group I Base Ball 

No. 1— Spaldins:'s Official 
Base Ball Guide. 

The leading Base Ball 
annual of the country, and 
the official authority of 
the game. Contains the 
official playing rules, with 
an explanatory index of the 
rules compiled by Mr. A. G. 
Spalding; pictures of all 
the teams in the National, 
American and minor leagues ; re- 
views of the season; college Base Ball, 
and a great deal of interesting in- 
formation. Price 10 cents. 

No. lA — Spaldingr's Official 
Base Ball Record. 

Something new in Base Ball. Con- 
tains records of all kinds from the be- 
ginning of the National League and 
official averages of all prof e; lional or- 
ganizations for past season. I istrated 
with pictures of leading tet^ms and 
players. Price 10 cents. 

No. S02— How to Play Base 
Ball. 

Edited by Tim Murnane. New and 
revised edition. Illustrated with pic- 
tures showing how all the various 
curves and drops are thrown and por- 
traits of leading players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 223— How to Bat. 

There is no better way of becoming 
a proficient batter than by reading this 
book and practising the directions. 
Numerous illustrations. Price 10 cents. 

No. 232— How to Run the 
Bases. 

This book gives clear and concise 
directions for excelling as a base run- 
ner; tells when to run and when not to 
do so; how and when to slide; team 
work on the bases; in fact, every point 
of the game is thoroughly explained. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 230— How to Pitch. 

A new, up-to-date book. Its contents 
are the practical teaching of men who 
have reached the top as pitchers, and 
who know how to impart a knowledge 
of their art. All the big leagues' 
pitchers are shown. Price 10 cents. 



\o. 229— How to Catch. 

Every boy who has hopes of being a 
clever catcher should read how well- 
known players cover their position. 
Pictures of all the noted catchers in 
the big leagues. Price 10 cents. 

No. 225— How to Play First 
Base. 

Illustrated with pictures of all the 
prominent first basemen. Price 10 cents. 

No. 226— How to Play Second 
Base. 

The ideas of the best second basemen 
have been incorporated in this book for 
the especial benefit of boys who want 
to know the fine points of play at this 
point of the diamond. Price 10 cents. 

No. 227— How to Play Third 
Base. 

Third base is, in some respects, the 
most important of the infield. All the 
points explained. Price 10 cents. 

No. 228- How to Play Short- 
stop. 

Shortstop is one of the hardest posi- 
tions on the infield to fill, and quick 
thought and quick action are necessary 
for a player who expects to make good 
as a shortstop. lUus Price 10 cents 

No. 224— How to Play the 
Outfield. 

An invaluable guide for the out- 
fielder. Price 10 cents. 

No. 231— How to Coach; How 
to Captain a Team; Hotv 
to Manage a Team; Hotv 
to Umpire; Hotv to Or- 
saiiize a Ijcague; Tech- 
nical Terms of Base Ball. 
A useful guide. Price 10 cents. 

No 210— Ready Reckoner of 
Base Ball Percentas'es. 

To supply a demand for a book which 
would show the percentage of clubs 
without recourse to the arduous work of 
tiguring, the publishers had these tables 
compiled by an expert. Price 10 cents. 

BA^E BALL. AUXILIARIES. 
No. 336 — Minor Leag'ue Base 
Ball Guide. 

The minors' own guide. Edited by 
President T. H. Murnane, of the New 
England League. Price 10 ce/ity 



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No. 3aS— Official Handbook 
of the National Leag-ue 
of Professional Base Ball 
Clubs. 

Contains the Constitution, By-Laws, 
Official Rules, Averages, and schedule 
of the National League for the current 
year, together with list of club officers 
and reports of the annual meetings of 
the League. Price 10 cents. 

No. 340— Official Handbook 
National Playgrronnd Ball 
Association. 

This game is specially adapted for 
playgrounds, parks, etc., is spreading 
rapidly. The book contains a descrip- 
tion of the game, rules and list of 
officers. Price 10 cents. 



Group 11. Foot Ball 



No. 




2— Spalding's Official 
oot Ball Guide. 

Edited by Walter Camp. 
Contains the new rules, 
with diagram of field; All- 
America teams as selected 
by the leading authorities; 
reviews of the game from 
various sections of the 
country; scores; pictures. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 344— A Digest of the Foot 
Ball Rules. 

This book is meant for the use of 
officials, to help them to refresh their 
memories before a game and to afford 
them a quick means of ascertaining a 
point during a game. It also gives a 
ready means of finding a rule in the 
Official Rule Book, and is of great help 
to a player in studying the Rules. 
Compiled by C.W. Short, Harvard, 1908. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 324— HoTv to Play Foot 
Ball. 

Edited by Walter Camp, of Yale. 
Everything that a beginner wants to 
know and many points that an expert 
will be glad to learn. Snapshots of 
leading teams and players in action, 
with comments by WaltejT Camp. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 2A— Spalding's Official 
A.s.sociation Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 

A complete and up-to-| 
date guide to the ''Soccer" 
game in the United States, E 
containing instructions for \ 
playing the game, official I 
rules, and interesting! 
news from all parts of the I 
country. Illustrated. Price | 
10 cents. 

No. 286— How to Play Soc- 
cer. 

How each position should be played, 
written by the best player in England 
in his respective position, and illus- 
trated with full-page photographs of 
players in action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 335— How to Play Rugby. 

Compiled in England by " Old Inter- 
national." Contains directions for 
playing the various positions, with dia- 
grams and illustrations. Price 10 cents. 

FOOT BALL, AUXILIARIES. 
No. 332— Spalding's Official 

Canadian Foot Mall 

Guide. 

The official book of the game in Can- 
ada. Price 10 cents. 
No. 343— Official Rugby Foot 
Ball Guide. 

The official handbook of the Rugby 
game, containing the official playing 
rules, referees decisions, articles on 
the game in the United States and pic- 
tures of leading teams. Price 10 cents. 

Group III. Cricket 

No. 3— Spalding's Official 
Cricket Guide. 

The most complete year 
book of the game that has 
ever been published in 
America. Reports of 
special matches, official 
rules and pictures of all 
the leading teams. Price 
10 cents. 

\o. 277— Cricket; and How 
to Play it. 

By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game 
described concisely and illustrated with 
full-page pictures posed especially for 
thisboQJc. Price 19 cents. 




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Group IV. 



Lawn 
Tennis 




No. 4— Spalding's Official 
liaTvn Tennis Annual. 

Contents include reports 
of all important tourna- 
ments; official ranking 
from 1885 to date; laws of 
lawn tennis; instructions 
for handicapping; deci- 
sions on doubtful points; 
management of tourna- 
ments; directory of clubs; 
laying out and keeping a court. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 157— How to Play L.aTvn 
Tennis. 

A complete description of lawn ten- 
nis; a lesson for beginners and direc- 
tions telling how to make the most im- 
portant strokes. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 279— Strokes and Science 
of LaTt^n Tennis. 

By P. A. Vaile, a leading authority 
on the game in Great Britain. Every 
stroke in the game is accurately illus- 
trated and analyzed by the author. 
Price 10 cents. 




Golf 



Official 



Group V. 

No. 5— Spalding's 
Golf Guide. 

Contains records of all 
important tournaments, 
articles on the game in 
various sections of the 
country, pictures of prom- 
inent players, official play- 
ing rules and gener&l 
items of interest. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 276— How to Play Golf 

By James Braid and Harry Vardon, 
the world's two greatest players tell 
how they play the game, with numer 
ous full-page pictures of them taken 
on the links. Price 10 cents. 




Group VI. Hockey 

No. 6— Spalding's Official Ice 
Hocliey Guide. 

The official year book of 
the game. Contains the 
official rules, pictures of 
leading teams and players, 
records, review of the 
season, reports from dif- 
ferent sections of the 
United States and Canada, 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 304— How to Play Ice 
Hockey. 

Contains a description of the duties 
of each player. Illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 154— Field Hockey. 

Prominent in the sports at Vassar, 
Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and other 
leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 

No. 188 — Lawn Hockey, 
Parlor Hockey, Garden 
Hockey. 

Containing the rules for each game. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 180— Ring Hockey. 

A new game for the gymnasium. 
Exciting as basket ball. Price 10 cents. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY. 

No. 25G— Official Handbook 
of the Ontario Hockey 
Association., 

Contains the officria'. rules of the 
Association, constitution, rules of com- 
petition, list of officers, and pictures of 
leading players. Price 10 cents. 



Group VIIc 



Basket 
Ball 



No. 7— Spalding's Official 
Basket Ball Guide. 

Edited by George T. 
Hepbron. Contains the 
revised official rules, de- 
cisions on disputed points, 
records of prominent 
teams, reports on the game 
from various parts of the 
country. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 




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!Vo. TA—Spaldins's Official 
Women's Basket Ball 
truide. 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of 
Smith College. Contains the official 
playing rules and special articles on 
the game by prominent authorities. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 193— How to Play Basket 
Ball. 

By G. N. Messer. The best book of 
instruction on the game yet published. 
Illustrated with numerous pictures 
and diagrams of plays. Price 10 cents. 

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY. 
No. 323— Collegriate Basket 
Ball Hana^ook. 

The official publication of the Colle- 
giate Basket Ball Association. Con- 
tains the official rules, records, All- 
America selections, reviews, and pic- 
tures. Edited by H. A. Fisher, of 
Columbia. Price 10 cents. 

Group VIIL Lacrosse 

No. 8— Spaldingr's Official La- 
crosse Guide. 

Contains the constitution, by-laws, 
playing rules, list of officers and records 
of the U. S. Inter-Collegiate Lacrosse 
League. Price 10 cents. 

No. 201— How to Play La- 
crosse. 

Every position is thoroughly ex- 
plained in a most simple and concise 
manner, rendering it the best manual 
of the game ever published. Illus- 
trated with numerous snapshots of im- 
portant plays. Price 10 cents. 



Polo 




Group IX. 



Indoor 
Base Ball 



No. 9— Spaldine's Official In- 
door Base Ball Guide. 

America's national game 
is now vieing with other 
indoor games as a winter 
pastime. This book con- 
tains the playing rules, 
pictures of leading teams, 
and interesting articles on 
the game by leading au- 
thorities on the subject. 
Price 10 cents. 




Group X. 

No. lO— Spalding's 
Official Roller 
Polo Guide. 

Edited by A. W. Keane. 
A full description of the 
game; official rules, re- 
cords; pictures of promi- 
nent pIayers.Price 10 cents 



No. 129— Water Polo. 

The contents of this book treat of 
every detail, the individual work of the 
I players, the practice of the team, how 
to throw the ball, with illustrations and 
many valuable hints. Price 10 cents. 

No. 199— Equestrian Polo. 

Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with por- 
traits of leading players, and contains 
most useful information for polo play- 
ers. Price 10 cents. 



_ ^^ Miscellane- 
GroupXI. ous Games 

\o. 271— Spalding's Official 
Rouue Guide. 

The official publication of the Na- 
tional Roque Association of America. 
Contains a description of the courts 
and their construction, diagrams, illus- 
trations, rules and valuable informa- 
tion. Price 10 cents. 

No. 138- Spalding's Official 
Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for playing, dia- 
grams of important strokes, description 
of grounds, instructions for the begin- 
ner, terms used in the game, and the 
official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 

\o. 341— How to Bowl. 

The contents include : diagrams of 
effective deliveries ; hints to begin- 
ners : how to score ; official rules ; 
spares, how they are made ; rules for 
cocked hat, quintet, cocked hat and 
feather, battle game, etc. Price 
10 cents. 



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No. 24S— Arcliery. 

A new and up-to-date book on this 
fascinating- pastime. The several 
varieties of archery; instructions for 
shooting; how to select implements; 
how to score; and a great deal of inter- 
esting information. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 194— Racquets, Sqnasli- 
Racquets and Court Ten- 
nis. 

How to play each game is thoroughly 
explained, and all the difficult strokes 
shown by special photographs taken 
especially for this book. Contains the 
official rules for each game. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 167— Q,noits. 

Contains a description of the plays 
used by experts and the official rules. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 170— Posh Ball. 

This book contains the official rules 
and a sketch of the game; illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 13— How to Play Hand 
Ball. 

By the world's champion, Michael 
Egan. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
plained by text and diagram. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 14— Curling;. 

A short history of this famous Scot- 
tish pastime, with instructions for 
play, rules of the game, definitions of 
terms and diagrams of different shots. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 207— Bo^vlingr on the 
Green; or, La^rn Bo^rls. 

How to construct a green; how to 
play the game, and the official rules 
of the Scottish Bowling Association. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 189— Children's Games. 

These games are intended for use at 
recesses, and all but the team games 
have been adapted to large classes. 
Suitable for children from three to 
eight years, and include a great variety. 
Price 10 cents. 




Scotch, 



No. 188- Lawn Games. 

Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey, Hand 
Tennis, Tether Tennis; also Volley 
Ball, Parlor Hockey, Badminton, Bas- 
ket Goal. Price 10 cents. 

Group Xn. Athletics 

No. 12— Spalding's Official 
Athletic Almanac. 

Compiled by J. E. Sulli- 
van, President of the Ama- 
teur Athletic Union. The 
only annual publication 
now issued that contains 
a complete list of amateur 
best-on-records; intercol- 
legiate, swimminp:, inter- 

scholastic, English, Irish, ^ ^^.., 

Swedish, Continental, South African, 
Australasian; numerous photos of in- 
dividual athletes and leading athletic 
teams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 12A— Spalding's Official 
Athletic Rules. 

The A. A. U. is the governing body 
of athletes in the United States of 
America, and all games must be held 
under its rules, which are exclusively 
published in this handbook, and a copy 
should be in the hands of every athlete 
and every club officer in America. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 27— College Athletics. 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known ath- 
letic trainer, now with Pennsylvania, 
the author of this book, has written it 
especially for the schoolboy and college 
man, but it is invaluable for the athlete 
who wishes to excel in any branch of 
athletic sport; profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 182— AU-Around Ath- 
letics. 

Gives in full the method of scoring 
the All-Around Championship; how to 
train for the All-Around Champion- 
ship. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 15G— Athlete's Guide. 

Full instructions for the beginner, 
telling how to sprint, hurdle, jump and 
throw weights, general hints on train- 
ing; valuable advice to beginners and 
important A. A. U. rules and their ex- 
planations, while the pictures comprise 
many scenes of champions in action. 
Price 10 cents. 



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No. 273— The Olympic Games 
at Athens. 

A complete account of the Olympic 
Games of 1906. at Athens, the greatest 
International Athletic Contest ever 
held. Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, 
Special United States Commissioner to 
the Olympic Games. Price 10 cents. 

No. S7— Athletic Primer. 

Edited by J. E. Sullivan, Secretary- 
Treasurer of the Amateur Athletic 
Union. Tells how to organize an ath- 
letic club, how to conduct an athletic 
meeting, and gives rules for the gov- 
ernment of athletic meetings; contents 
also include directions for laying out 
athletic grounds, and a very instructive 
article on training. Price 10 cents. 

No. 255— How to Run lOO 
Yards. 

By J. W. Morton, the noted British 
champion. Many of Mr, Morton's 
methods of training are novel to 
American athletes, but his success is 
the best tribute to their worth. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 174 — Distance and Cross- 
country Running-* 

By George Orton, the famous Uni- 
versity of Pennsylvania runner. The 
quarter, half, mile, the longer dis- 
tances, and cross-country running and 
steeplechasing, with instructions for 
training; pictures of leading athletes 
in action, with comments by the editors 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 259— Weight Throwing. 

Probably no other man in the world 
has had the varied and long experience 
of James S. Mitchel, the author, in the 
weight throwing department of ath- 
letics. The book gives valuable infor- 
mation not only for the novice, but for 
the expert as well. Price 10 cents. 

No. 246— Athletic Training 
for Schoolboys. 

By Geo. W. Orton. Each event in the 
intercollegiate programme is treated 
of separately. Price 10 cents. 

No. 55— Official Sporting 
Rules. 

Contains rules not found in other 
publications for the government of 
many sports; rules for wrestling, 
shuffleboard, snowshoeing. profes- 
sional racing, pigeon shooting, dog 
racing, pistol and revolver shooting, 
British water polo rules, Rugby foot 
ball rules. Price 10 cents. 



No. 252— How to Sprint. 

Every athlete who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this book to advan- 
tage. Price 10 cents. 

No. 331— Schoolyard Ath- 
letics, 

By J. E. Sullivan, Secretary-Treasurer 
Amateur Athletic Union and member 
of Board of Education of Greater New 
York. An invaluable handbook for 
the teacher and the pupil. Gives a 
systematic plan for conducting school 
athletic contests and instructs how to 
prepare for the various events. - Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 317 — Marathon Running. 

A new and up-to-date book on this 
popular pastime. Contains pictures 
of the leading Marathon runners, 
methods of training, and best times 
made in various Marathon events. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 342— W alking; for 
Health and Competition. 

Contains a great deal of useful and 
interesting information for the pedes- 
trian, giving the best methods of walk- 
ing for recreation or competition, by 
leading authorities. A history of the 
famous Fresh Air Club of New York is 
also included, with specimen tours, 
rules for competitive walking, records 
and numerous illustrations. Price 10 
cents. 

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES. 

No. 339— Official Intercolle- 
giate A.A.A.A. Handbook. 

Contains constitution, by-laws, and 
laws of athletics; records from 1876 to 
date. Price 10 cents. 

No. 308— Official Handbook 
New York Intei*schol- 
astic Athletic Associa- 
tion. 

Contains the Association's records, 
constitution and by-laws and other 
information. Price 10 cents. 

No. 302— Official Y.M.C.A. 
Handbook. 

Contains the official rules governing 
all sports under the jurisdiction of the 
Y. M. C. A., official Y. M. C. A. scoring 
tables, pentathlon rules, pictures bf 
leading Y. M. C. A. athletes. Price 
10 cents. 



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ISO. 313— Official Hanrtljook 
of the Public Schools 
Athletic League. 

Contains complete list of records, 
constitution and general review of the 
season in the Public Schools Athletic 
League of Greater New York. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 314— "Girls' Athletics." 

Official Hanilbook of the 

Girls' Branch of the 

Public Schools 

League. 

The official publication 

constitution and by-laws, 

cers, donors, founders, life and annual 

members, reports and illustrations, 

schoolroom games. Edited by Miss 

Jessie H. Bancroft. Price 10 cents. 



Athleti 



Contains 
list of offi- 



Group Xin. Athletic 
Accomplishments 

No. 177— How to Swim. 

Will interest the expert as well as 
the novice; the illustrations were made 
from photographs especially posed 
showing the swimmer in clear water; 
a valuable feature is the series of 
"land drill " exercises for the beginner. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. ay«— Speed Swimminsr. 

By Champion C. M. Daniels of the 
New York Athletic Club team, holder 
of numerous American records, and the 
best swimmer in America qualified to 
write on the subject. Any boy should 
be able to increase his speed in the 
water after reading Champion Daniels' 
instructions on the subject. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 128— How to Row. 

By E. J. Giannini, of the New York 
Athletic Club, one of America's most 
famous amateur oarsmen and cham- 
pions. Shows how to hold the oars, 
the finish of the stroke and other valu- 
able information. Price 10 cents. 

No. 23— Canoeing. 

Paddling, sailing, cruising and rac- 
ing canoes and their uses; with hints 
on rig and management; the choice of 
a canoe; sailing canoes, racing regula- 
tions; canoeing and camping. Fully 
illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 209— How to Become a 
Skater. 

Contains advice for beginners; how 
to become a figure skater, showing how 
to do all the different tricks of the best 
figure skaters. Pictures of prominent 
skaters and numerous diagrams. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 282— Official Roller Skat- 
ing Guide. 

Directions for becoming a fancy and 
trick roller skater, and rules for roller 
skating. Pictures of prominent trick 
skaters in action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 178- How to Train for 
Bicycling. 

Gives methods of the best riders 
when training for long or short distance 
races; hints on training. Revised and 
up-to-date in every particular. Price 
10 cents. 



_ „„, Manly 
Group XIV. Sports 

No. 140— Wrestling. 

Catch-as-catch-can style. Seventy 
illustrations of the different holds, pho- 
tographed especially and so described 
that anybody can with little effort learn 
every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. IS— Fencing. 

By Dr. Edward Breck, of Boston, 
editor of The Swordsman, a promi- 
nent amateur fencer. A book that has 
stood the test of time, and is universally 
acknowledged to be a standard work. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 1G2— Boxing Guide. 

Contains over 70 pages of illustrations 
showing all the latest blows, posed 
especially for this book under the super- 
vision of a well-known instructor of 
boxing, who makes a specialty of teach- 
ing and knows how to impart his 
knowledge. Price 10 cents. 

No. 165— The Art of Fencing 

By Regis and Louis Senac, of New 
York, famous instructors and leading 
authorities on the subject. Gives in 
detail how every move should be made. 
Price 10 cents. 



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No. 236— How to Wrestle. 

The most complete and up-to-date 
book on wrestling ever published. 
Edited by F. R. Toombs, and devoted 
principally to special poses and illustra- 
tions by George Hackenschmidt, the 
" Russian Lion." Price 10 cents. 



No. 102— Ground Tamblingr. 

Any boy. by reading this book and 
following the instructions, can become 
proficient. Price 10 cents. 



No. 289— Tnmblingr for Araa- 
teurs. 

Specially compiled for amateurs by 
Dr.JamesT. Gwathmey. Every variety 
of the pastime explained by text and 
pictures, over 100 different positions 
being shown. Price 10 cents. 



No. 191— HoiY to Puncli tlie 
Bag. 

The best treatise on bag punching 
that has ever been printed. Every va- 
riety of blow used in training is shown 
and explained, with a chapter on fancy 
bag punching by a well-known theatri- 
cal bag puncher. Price 10 cents. 



No. 200— Dumb-Bells. 

The best work on dumb-bells that 
has ever been offered. By Prof. G. 
Bojus, of New York. Contains 200 
photogriiphs. Should be in the hands 
of every teacher and pupil of physical 
culture, and is invaluable for home 
exercise. Price 10 cents. 



No. 143 — Indian Clnbs and 
Dumb-Bells. 

By America's amateur champion club 
swinger, J. H. Dougherty. It is clearly 
illustrated, by which any novice can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 



No. 262— Medicine Ball Ex- 
ercises. 

A series of plain and practical exer- 
cises with the medicine ball, suitable 
for boys and girls, business and profes- 
sional men, in and out of gymnasium. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 29— Pulley Weight Exer- 
cises. 

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
in heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium. 
In conjunction with a chest machine 
anyone with this book can become 
perfectly developed. Price 10 cents. 

No. 233— Jiu Jitsu. 

Each move thoroughly explained and 
illustrated with numerous full-page 
picture; of Messrs. A. Minami and K. 
Koyamu two of tho most famous ex- 
ponents of the art of Jiu Jitsu, who 
posed especially for this book. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 166— How to Swing: In- 
dian Clubs. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. By follow- 
ing the directions carefully anyone can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 



Xo. 326— Professional W^rest- 
ling. 

A book devoted to the catch-as-catch- 
can style; illustrated with half-tone 
pictures showing the different holds 
used by Frank Gotch, champion catch- 
as-catch-can wrestler of the world. 
Posed by Dr. Roller and Charles Postl. 
By Ed. W. Smith, Sporting Editor of 
the Chicago American. Price 10 cents. 



Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104— The Grading of 
Gymnastic Exercises. 

By G. M. Martin. A book that should 
be in the hands of every physical direc- 
tor of the Y. M. C. A., school, club, col- 
lege, etc. Price 10«cents. 



No. 214— Graded Calistben- 
ics and Dumb-Bell Drills. 

For years it has been the custom in 
most gymnasiums of memorizing a set 
drill, which was never varied. Conse- 
quently the beginner was given the 
same kind and amount as the older 
member. With a view to giving uni- 
formity the present treatise is at- 
tempted. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 254—Barnjam Bar Bell 
Drill. 

Edited by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, 
Director Physical Training, University 
of Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 158 — Indoor and Outdoor 
Gymnastic Games. 

A book that will prove valuable to in- 
door and outdoor gymnasiums, schools, 
outings and gatherings where there 
are a number to be amused. Price 10 
cents. 

No, 124 — HoTv to Become a 
Gymnast. 

By Robert Stoll, of the New York 
A. C, the American champion on the 
flying rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy 
can easily become proficient with a 
little practice. Price 10 cents. 

No. 287— Fancy Dnmb Bell 
and Marchings Drills. 

All concede that games and recreative 
exercises during the adolescent period 
are preferable to set drills and monoton- 
ous movements. These drills, while de- 
signed primarily for boys, can be used 
successfully with girls and men and 
women. Profusely illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 327— Pyramifl Building 
Witliout Apparatus. 

By W. J. Cromie, Instructor of 
Gymnastics, University of Pennsyl- 
vania. With illustrations showing 
many different combinations. This 
book should be in the hands of all gym- 
nasium instructors. Price 10 Cents. 

No. 328— B^ercises on tlie 
Parallel Bars. 

By W. J. Cromie. Every gymnast 
should procure a copy of this book. 
Illustrated with cuts showing many 
novel exercises. Price 10 cents. 

No. 329— Pyramid Building^ 
TFitli CliairS) Wands and 
Ladders. 

By W. J. Cromie. Illustrated with 
half-tone photopraphs showing many 
interesting combinations. Price 10 
cents. 



GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY. 
No. 345— Official Handbook 
Inter-Collegiate Associa- 
tion Amateur Gymnasts 
of America. 

Edited by P. R. Carpenter, Physical 
Instructor Amherst College. Contains 
pictures of leading teams and individual 
champions, official rules governing con- 
tests, records. Price 10 cents. 



Group XVI. 



Physical 
Culture 



No. 161— Ten Minutes' Bxei i 
cise for Busy Men. 

By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Direc- 
tor of Physical Training in the New 
York Public Schools. A concise and 
complete course of physical education. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 208— Physical Education 
and Hygiene. 

This is the fifth of the Physical 
Training series, by Prof. E. B. Warman 
(see Nos. 142, 149, 166, 185, 213, 261, 290.) 
Price 10 cents. 
No. 149— The Care of the Body. 

A book that all who value health 
should read and follow its instructions. 
By Prof, E. B. Warman, the well-known 
lecturer and authority on physical cul- 
ture. Price 10 cents. 

No. 142— Physical Training 
Simplified. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. A complete, 
thorough and practical book where the 
whole man is considered— brain and 
body. Price 10 cents. 

No. 261— Tensing Exercises. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, The "Ten- 
sing" or "Resisting" system of mus- 
cular exercises is the most thorough, 
the most complete, the most satisfac- 
tory, and the most fascinating of sys- 
tems. Price 10 cents. 

No. 346— How to Live 10 O 
Years. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, Helpful 
and healthful suggestions for attain- 
ing a vigorous and happy "old age," 
with numerous instances of longevity 
and the methods and habits pursued 
by those who lived beyond the allotted 
span of life. Written in Prof. War- 
man's best style. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 1S5— Healtb Hints. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. Health in- 
fluenced by insulation; health influ- 
enced by underwear; health influenced 
by color; exercise. Price 10 cents. 

No. 313—285 Health Answers. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. Contents: 
ventilating a bedroom; ventilacing a 
house; how to obtain pure air; bathmg; 
salt water baths at home; a substitute 
for ice water; to cure insomnia, etc., 
etc. Price 10 cents. 

No. 238— Muscle Bailding;. 

By Dr. L. H. Gulick. A complete 
treatise on the correct method of 
acquiring strength. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 234— School Tactics and 
Maze Rnnningr. 

A series of drills for the use of schools. 
Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey Guliv;k. 
Price 10 certs. 

No. 325— Twenty Minute Ex- 
ercises. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, with chap- 
ters on " How to Avoid Growing Old," 
and "Fasting; Its Objects and Bene- 
fits." Price 10 cents. 



No. 285— Healtli; l>y Muscu- 
lai* Gymnastics. 

With hints on right living. By W. J. 
Cromie. If one will practice the exer- 
cises and observe the hints therein 
contained, he will be amply repaid for 
so doing. Price 10 cents. 

No. 288- Indigestion Treated 
by Gymnastics 

By W. J. Cromie. If the hints there- 
in contained are observed and the 
exercises faithfully performed great 
relief will be experienced. Price 10 
cents. 

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Group VII. No. 193 



HOW TO PLA Y 
BASKETBALL 

A Thesis on the Technique of the Game 



GUERDON N. MESSER, RP.E. 

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Director of Physical Training in the Public 

Schools of Birmingham, Ala. 



Published by 

AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING COMPANY 
21 Warren Street, New York 



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Copyright, 19J0 

BY 

American Sports Publishing Company 
New York 



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i - CONTENTS 

Introduction 5 

The Technique of Basket Shooting 7 

Shooting from the Foul Line i? 

Catching and Passing the Ball 21 

The Selection of Forwards, Centers and Guards 28 

Team Work and Formations from the Center 33 

Training a Team 56 

Formations for Putting Ball in Play from Out of Bounds 65 

The Position Style of Game 75 

Duties of the Captain 79 

Duties of the Manager 83 

Duties of the Coach 89 

The Grounds 97 

How to OfBciate 99 

How to Score Basket Ball 100 



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Basket 



LEFT FORWARD RIGHT FORWARD 



CENTER 



LEFT GUARD RIGHT GUARD 



Basket 

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Diagram of Basket Ball Field, Showing Position of Five-Man Team 



INTRODUCTION 

The game known as basket ball was invented in 1892 by Dr. 
James Naismith, at that time a professor in the Y. M. C. A. 
Training School, Springfield, Mass., and now physical director 
of the Department of Physical Training in the University of 
Kansas. The ganae has passed through all of the usual stages 
of evolution, has been played by all types of people and in 
almost every land. The rules have evolved with the game. They 
were at first very simple, but have become more and more 
complex with each succeeding year. It has been a game peculiarly 
adapted to all classes of people, for it can be played without 
training or skill and for exercise only, or it may be made a 
scientific game, requiring careful training, great skill and 
constant practice. 

It is needless to say that the scientific game has been the 
one which has commanded the greatest attention ; the sporting 
world has produced some genuine students of the art, for an art 
it surely has become. Basket ball has come to stay. It has met 
a very great need in the world of sport. It is interesting both to 
the player and to the spectator. It produces a winter sport fully 
as popular as foot ball or base ball and develops personal quali- 
ties in the player which may be of great value in life's struggle. 
There are many dangers to be avoided and many strong points 
to be developed, but the writer believes that the best method of 
playing a clean, fast and successful game is to give attention 
to the playing of the ball rather than to the play as directed 
against an opponent. Various parts of the country have 
developed different styles of play, about which there are many 
opinions as to their value. It is not the purpose of the writer 
to discuss such matters. 

To play the ball successfully demands a very different technique 
from that of playing against an opponent. It has been the 
purpose of the writer to present such a technique, hoping to aid 
some coaches in their work, but mainly to assist young men and 



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boys who are not able to secure a coach, but who would wel- 
come instruction upon the chief points of the game. 

This thesis does not exhaust the subject, nor does it claim to 
say the last .word upon the various themes presented. It is simply 
an attempt to give such suggestions as will tend towards the 
development of a more scientific game, and thus to help towards 
the ideal which was in the mind of the inventor and those 
immediately associated with him. 

The writer wishes to acknowledge the inspiration and help 
given him by Dr. Naismith. In a personal conference, this 
student, an advocate of clean sport, expressed a desire to see such 
a treatise and urged its writing. His interest therefore has had 
much to do with its preparation. I also wish to acknowledge 
the assistance of various others, such as Dr. F. N. Seerley and 
Prof. F. S. Hyde, who have given advice, encouragement and 
genuine help. 



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THE TECHNIQUE OF BASKET SHOOTING 

It is a difficult matter to give a graphic description of the only 
proper way "in which to shoot a goal, for the same holds true 
here as in base ball batting, where each player has some slight 
peculiarity, which is common only to himself, and which he often 
uses to good advantage. Sometimes some of these peculiarities 
are detrimental to the proper form of shooting, and it is for this 
reason that I shall endeavor to write a brief description of the 
different ways in attempting to shoot goals, after which I shall 
describe the way conceded by authorities as the proper one in 
which to shoot a goal. 




Illustration No. 

Let us first describe the apparatus to be used. The rules pro- 
vide for a goal comprising a circular iron hoop, measuring i8 
inches in diameter, fastened to and supported by a backboard 
4 by 6 feet in size. The goal should be located lO feet from the 
floor and 6 inches from the backboard. The ball, according to the 
official rules, should be round, made of rubber bladder covered by 



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a leather case not less than 30 nor more than 32 inches in cir- 
cumference, or between 9 and 10 inches in diameter, and should 
weigh not less than 18 nor more than 21 ounces. 

With this apparatus in mind, first the basket and second the 
ball, we can .proceed with the technique of how to shoot a goal. 
With the above dimensions clearly in mind, we can readily 
see that the shot which raises the ball in such a manner that it 
describes a loop and drops through the rim, from a position 
higher than the basket itself, has a much better chance of being 
successful than the one which sends the ball at the basket in a 
straight line or on an angle. It is a self-evident fact then, that the 
more loop you can get onto the ball, the higher it will rise above 
the basket and the straighter and easier it will fall through the 
goal, that is, on a perpendicular line drawn at right angles to the 
diameter of the 18-inch circle. On the other hand, the more 
directly the ball is thrown at the rim of the basket, the more 
elliptical in shape the basket becomes and the less chance the ball 
has of passing through the net. 

If you will take a circle, say the accompanying illustration, and 
imagine the ball being dropped from above into the basket, you 
will then get the same effect as is obtained when the ball is 
looped instead of thrown straight at the rim. Now, instead of 
dropping the ball through the net, try to send it just skimming 
over the side of the basket. You will notice that this is a hard 
shot, because the circle has practically become an ellipse in rela- 
tion to the ball passing through it. Therefore, it is much harder 
to shoot the ball through this ellipse, which has a shorter diam- 
eter than 18 inches, than it was previously through the 18-inch 
circle. In illustrations Nos. 2 and 3, I have shown the ball coming 
into the basket at 45 and 60 degrees. I might have illustrated it 
coming in at all angles above and below these angles, but in all 
cases the ultimate result would be the same. The dotted line in 
the drawing shows exactly what shape the basket would be in 
relation to the ball when the ball is shot from any of the above 
named angles. If the ball is shot at a greater angle than 45 
or 60 the basket will become more elliptical in form. If the ball 
is sent directly over the rim, say at an angle of 90 degrees, the 



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ellipse then has only the same diameter as the ball and therefore 
the shot will very seldom be successful. (Illustration No. 4.) 
We can see from the above illustrations then that to loop the 
ball is the only sure way. 

At first this looping may be a little exaggerated. Do not pre- 
vent this fault but rather encourage it, for it will soon remedy 
itself as the shooter advances in the art and becomes more 
successful. 

With these facts clearly before us we are now able to observe 
that one of the first essentials which a shot must possess in order 
to be even moderately assured of success is height, and second, 
that this can be only obtained by looping the ball so that it will 
fall directly into the basket, i. e., on an imaginary line drawn 
perpendicular to the diameter of the 18-inch circle. With the 
above in mind, then, I will endeavor to describe the different 
kinds of shots most commonly used and show just where they 
are most successful and where they fail. 

First, let us consider the easiest way in which to shoot the 
ball at the basket. This, without doubt, is the underhand toss 
and is the way in which inexperienced players shoot when they 
first handle the ball. 

The real underlying cause for inexperienced players using this 
shot is that it is the easiest (not the most scientific) way in which 
to get the ball above the rim of the basket and they therefore 
instinctively use it. The ball may be thrown from either one 
or both hands and is sometimes very efifective, especially when 
underneath the basket. I have known several college players 
who have used the underhand toss for long shots at the basket, 
but they were never so successful in securing points for their 
team by using this form as others were who made use of the 
overhand loop shot. The great difficulty with the underhand 
toss is the fact that it can easily be blocked. An opponent guard- 
ing a player shooting in this manner has simply to raise his 
arm over those of the shooter and the shot is blocked. Not 
so with the overhand loop shot, where the guard has difficulty in 
reaching the ball, since it starts high in the air. Considering then 
that one of the absolutely essential requirements of a successful 



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shot is the difficulty with which it can be guarded we can see 
that the underhand toss is really not a practical shot to be 
taught in scientific basket ball. Inexperienced players, as I 
have said before, and children will naturally use it, and for their 
use it is probably allowable, but where the game is to be played 
in a scientific manner, the player on the aggressive must take 





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Start of Underhand Toss Finish of Underhand Toss 

all the advantage he can get of his guard in his throws for the 
goal, and this he cannot do by using the underhand toss shot. 

PLUGGING THE BANK. 

This fault is one which is very easily acquired and one which 

will sooner or later destroy the best man's eye for the basket; 

therefore, never get into the habit of plugging the ball at the 

backboards or banks. I have in mind several good players who 



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practically ruined their shooting eye, for a time at least, simply 
by plugging the ball at the banks whenever they got a chance to 
shoot. It is also a fault which beginners very easily drop into 
and one which a coach or instructor must continually be on the 
lookout for and guard against. I should say from practical 
experience that a player should not attempt a bank shot unless 
directly underneath his basket or in such a position that he is 
absolutely sure of his angle. Men in the heat of the game and 
in practice forget that if they try to drop the ball through the 
rim on the loop and leave the bank alone that they have two 
chances of making the shot successful. The ball if it does not 
drop through the rim will in many cases bound back against the 
backboard and then into the basket, thus giving the shooter a 
chance of securing a goal both by means of the straight loop 
shot and by aid of the bank. The player who practices shooting 
for the basket and tries to loop the ball over its front rim will be 
surprised to find how many more goals he will make than when 
he plugs the ball at the backboard and trusts to luck (as he does 
in the majority of cases) for hitting the right spot on the board 
which will deflect the sphere through the basket. When he tries 
the latter he has two things to look out for, namely, the right spot 
on the backboard and the angle at which the ball will have to 
pass through the rim of the basket. In the case of the loop shot 
he has only to think of looping the ball over the front rim, with 
the additional advantage of having the backboard behind him 
as an aid should he loop the ball too far. prom all positions, 
therefore, except within very short distances from the goal, I 
should say decidedly that the most successful goal thrower will 
be the one who will practice shooting for the basket and leave 
the bank to take care of itself. 

At this point I will say that it is often a good policy for a 
coach to rig up a regulation basket on the end of a pole at the 
proper distance from the floor and away from the wall. The 
players can thus practice shooting baskets without a bank. You 
will readily notice that the ones using the high loop shots are 
those securing the goals, and that those who have been in the 
habit of plugging the ball at the banks seldom secure a good 



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count. When you observe this point, stop the practice and 
explain to them again the reason why the loop shots are more 
successful than the straight shots and before long you will have 
no difficulty in making your players shoot in this manner. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE LOOP SHOT. 
Heretofore I have been continually emphasizing the dropping 
of the ball through the basket instead of plugging the ball 




Start of Overhand Loop Shot 




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Finish 



Straight at it, or by using the bank, and naturally the question 
arises in your mind as to the best manner for accomplishing 
this. It is by means of what I have styled the "overhand loop 
shot" and the one conceded by experts to be the best way for 
shooting goals. 

In performing this shot the ball is thrown upward and for- 



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ward close to the face of the thrower. The ball does not leave 
the hands until they are somewhere in the region of the face 
or above it. In this manner the ball describes a loop as it 
passes through the air and thus enters the basket on an imaginary 
line drawn perpendicular to the diameter of the basket. It has, 
a^ stated before, the additional advantage of the bank behind the 
basket, if the shot is too long or if not quite straight. 

The best way in which to teach a player the proper use of 
this shot is first to have him shoot the ball straight up into the 
air above his head by passing the two hands containing the ball 
upward and forward close to the face. Do not have him pay any 
attention to the basket, but have him becom'e accustomed to the 
feeling of the ball leaving his hands in this manner. Do not allow 
him to get into the habit of twisting the ball. Many a shot is 
spoiled in this manner. Players should try to avoid twisting the 
ball in any way. It will sooner or later spoil the shooter's eye 
for the basket, by causing him to form the habit of plugging the 
ball at the bank instead of looping it through the basket. 

Perhaps, as the ball leaves the hands of the beginner who is 
trying to acquire the loop shot, it will revolve slightly as it passes 
through the air. Do not be concerned at this, for it is only 
natural that such should be the case, especially when the sphere 
is thrown from the body with any great force. What I mean 
to emphasize in the above directions is not to give the ball a 
distinctive twist as it leaves the hands. A coach or instructor 
need not pay any great attention to this shght revolving of the 
ball, unless it causes the ball to take a different direction from 
that intended when it strikes the basket or backboard. If such is 
the case, take the player aside, place the ball lightly but firmly 
between the palms of his hands, the fingers serving as supports. 
Have him push the ball straight up over his head. Practice him 
in this movement for some time. Do not allow the men to get 
into the habit of pushing the sphere into the air a little stronger 
with one hand than with the other. Try to secure an even, clean 
raise from both hands straight into the air. If they will keep this 
point in mind they will not have any trouble with the ball going 
sideways as it leaves the hands. 



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At first the players will, no doubt, shoot a little too high. This 
is a good fault and one which will remedy itself as the shooter 
becomes more expert. For beginners, however, it is just what is 
needed. Some men find that if they bend at the knees or jump 
slightly off. of the floor when attempting this shot that they 
accomplish their end much more easily than they would other- 
wise. These, however, are all personal characteristics which may 
or may not be adopted by the beginner. Hov/ever, from my own 
experience, I have found that it is easiest for me to accompany 
my shot with a slight spring from the floor. This seems to add 
height to the loop of the shot without changing the direction in 
which the ball is traveling. 

Another caution for beginners at this point is, never to attempt 
long shots. Do not get half way down the floor and try to 
throw goals. If you attempt such a thing the immediate result 
will be poor shooting, caused either by plugging the bank or 
shooting the ball too straight at the basket. Instead, gather 
around the basket anywhere within a 15-foot circle and start your 
practice from this point If you observe the above suggestion you 
will be surprised at the rapidity with which you will acquire 
this art, and thus soon be able to shoot long distances. Always 
keep in mind the following suggestions : 

First — Loop the ball by allowing the hands to pass 
upward and forward close to the face. 

Second — No distinct twist of any kind to the ball. 

Third — Shoot the basket clean and do not pay any 
attention to the bank. 

After you have perfected yourself in the use of the over- 
hand loop, you must, if you wish to become an expert player, 
form the habit of shooting the ball the minute you secure it and 
not wait to adjust it in your hands. You must come to ahnost 
instinctively feel where the basket is. This sort of knowledge is 
the kind which counts when an opponent is fast bearing down 
on you and you do not have time to aim the ball at the basket 
but must shoot almost without looking. I do not mean by this 
that you should become a grand stand player and shoot without 



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looking at the basket, but rather that in the time of necessity you 
can almost feel where the basket is. Many a goal is secured by 
expert players who shoot immediately upon receiving the ball 
from a team mate and thus before a guard can block them. In 
your haste to shoot the ball, however, do not forget to loop it, 
for in this instance the high loop shot is even more effective than 
at any other time. 



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SHOOTING FROM THE FOUL LINE 

When attempting a goal from the foul line, the shooter should 
always keep in mind the main point in the previous chapter, that 
of shooting high and looping the ball, and also in addition to 
this, that he has plenty of time in which to make the attempt 
and therefore should not hurry his shot. 

TWO WAYS OF LOOPING THE BALL. 

The looping of the ball may be accomplished either by use of 
the underhand toss or the overhand loop shot. The underhand 
toss, in case of foul shooting, is the shot most commonly used 
by both young and old players when attempting a goal from the 
foul line. When the opponents have a restraining line, such as 
the boundaries of the foul court, it is a very effective shot, 
provided the shooter remembers to toss the ball high enough so 
as to have it drop into the basket. When using this shot, be 
sure that the ball is set evenly in the hands, that is, supported 
easily and lightly by the fingers of both hands, which hold the 
ball on opposite sides rather than underneath. 

With the sphere held thus and the feet spread slightly, bend the 
knees, in order to allow the hands holding the ball to pass be- 
tween them as they descend, prelimmary to the upward lift of the 
ball. As the arms are raised, the knees are straightened and the 
ball is looped upward and forward toward the basket. Here 
again be sure not to twist the ball as it leaves the hand, as this 
is liable to spoil the shot. After the shooter has become accus- 
tomed to looping the ball, his next aim should be to try to become 
as accurate as possible, and constant practice is the only solution 
to this problem. 

The overhand loop shot, especially in the East, is quite com- 
monly used in shooting fouls, and by many players it is pre- 
ferred to the underhand toss, because it does not necessitate 
changing one's style of shooting from that employed in the 
scrimmage. It seems strange that a man who generally uses the 
overhand loop when shooting from the floor should change his* 



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Style entirely when he comes to shooting fouls, but this is what 
the majority of players do. The man who does this sooner 
or later makes a failure of one or both styles of shooting goals. 
Therefore, if a player who has scientifically mastered the use 
of the overhand loop shot from the floor will remember to apply 
just the same principles to shooting fouls, he will be surprised to 
note the success he will have in this department of his game. It 
is for this reason that the foremost leaders of the game today 
advocate sticking to one style of shooting and perfecting that one 
style as far as possible, instead of trying and usually failing 
in two or three styles. 

In using this shot from the foul line, some players have dif- 
ficulty in getting enough force into the shot to carry the ball 
up to the basket. They profess not to have strength enough. 
The trouble here again is, that they forget to try first to practice 
for height, and after that for accuracy. Accuracy in shooting will 
develop of itself and no great attention need be paid to it at 
first. If the goal thrower will keep in mind this primary prin- 
ciple, of shooting high and looping the ball by allowing the 
hands holding the ball to pass upward and forward close to the 
face, he will soon be able to shoot the required 15 feet with 
little or no difficulty. The proper way for a foul shooter to stand 
at the foul line when using this shot is with both feet spread com- 
fortably apart, say one or two feet. Just previously to the ball 
leaving the hands and when the elbows are close to the sides and 
the ball is opposite the chest the knees should bend slightly. They 
should straighten as the ball is pushed upward and forward. This 
bending of the knees assists greatly in the shooting, by giving 
a little elasticity to the movement. Some players, on the other 
hand, will find it advantageous to keep both feet together, stand- 
ing on or back of the foul line when shooting; others will add 
a little hop, but whatever the individual peculiarity the essential 
fact to keep in mind is the looping of the ball. In the overhand 
loop, as in the underhand toss, a valuable point to keep con- 
stantly in mind is the position of the ball in the hands of the 
shooter. It should be practically supported on the palms, with 
the fingers lightly touching its sides. Be sure and see, first of all, 



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that the ball is set evenly in the hands, so that the push upward 
and forward is made clean and smooth and not jerky. If this 
point is carefully watched, much of the crooked foul shooting 
and twisting of the ball as it leaves the hands will be done away 
with. 

DON'T HURRY YOUR SHOT. 

Last, but not least, a player must take plenty of time to make 
his try for goal. Do not get into the habit of running up to the 
foul line and letting the ball drive at the basket. Take your time, 
get the ball evenly set in your hands, support yourself properly 
on your feet, placed either together or somewhat apart, and then 
make your try. Remember, one point is better than none, and it 
may be that point which your team will need in order to win 
the game. So do not be careless, but take your time and make 
the shot count. 



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CATCHING AND PASSING THE BALL 

Without doubt this department of the game is the one most 
neglected by both coaches and players alike. The result is that 
many a hard fought contest is lost when it might just as well 
have been turned into a victory had the player only known how 
to handle the ball, thus avoiding a fumble at a critical moment. 
Coaches must realize that before a man can learn how to success- 
fully shoot a goal he must know how to catch the ball when it 
comes to him. Many a golden opportunity at scoring has been 
lost by this lack of knowledge on the part of players. You can 
no doubt readily recall many instances when a player, if he had 
only caught the ball, could have easily shot a goal and perhaps 
have placed his team on the winning side. 

This fumbling at critical moments is without doubt due to two 
causes ; first, nervousness, as observed in young players, which 
should gradually disappear as the men become more proficient at 
the game ; and, second, lack of knowledge as to the proper man- 
ner of catching the ball when it is passed to them. The former 
difficulty, that of nervousness and fear, is one which the player 
must himself overcome. Self confidence comes with proficiency 
and practice only makes perfect. Of course a coach can instill 
confidence into his men, but he can not remove fear from the in- 
dividual player. The player must do this himself and the best 
manner for him to accomplish this is to practice catching the ball 
both on the side lines and in action. He will thus learn to act 
automatically and reflexly and will not need to think how he 
must hold his hands or how he must draw the ball in to his 
body, etc., when it comes to him in a game. When he has 
acquired the art of catching and passing the ball, the fear of 
making a fumble will soon leave him. One point, however, might 
be mentioned at this time which should prove valuable to coaches. 
Never place your men under an unnecessary tension by threaten- 
ing them with removal from the game, or even greater penalties, 
should they fumble or miss a goal. When a coach does this, he 



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usually works his players into such a nervous state that they can- 
not avoid either fumbling when the ball comes to them, or 
mising a goal when they have an easy chance to score. Try to 
instill confidence into your men, for if they have confidence in 
themselves and in your sincerity they will be able to make a 
much better showing than they would if you are continually nag- 
ging and threatening them. 

The second main cause for fumbling, as previously stated, is 
due to ignorance on the part of players as to the proper method of 
catching and passing the ball. The best way for a coach to 
instruct his men in this department of the game is to have them 
spread out on the floor, preferably in a large circle, and pass 
the ball from one to the other. In catching the ball they should 
allow the hands to give slightly as the ball strikes them. The 
same holds true here as in base ball. Observe the hands of an 
expert ball player when he catches the ball. You will see the 
hands give slightly the moment the ball strikes them. The same 
should be true in the act of catching a basket ball, and should 
be practiced by beginners and others, with whom fumbling is 
decidedly prevalent. The act of allowing the hands to give 
slightly when the ball is caught greatly diminishes the shock 
caused by impact of the ball with the hands and the liability of a 
fumble due to the quick rebounding of the ball from a rigid 
surface. Many a fumble is caused by a player making his hands 
and arms rigid, so that when the ball strikes the open hands there 
is little elasticity and the ball immediately rebounds. 

Another frequent cause for fumbling is the position of the 
hands when the ball is caught. They should practically be in a 
sort of funnel-shaped position with the fingers spread. Never 
try to catch the ball in the fingers. Let it strike the palms and 
use the fingers as supports to hold the ball in contact with the 
palms. The ball as it strikes the hollow of the hand is held there 
by a slight suction together with the fingers, and if this process 
is observed much of the fumbling in the game of today will 
be done away with. 

It is bad policy to hold the hands so that the fingers point 
toward the ball as it is coming in. If the judgment and vision of 



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the catcher does not happen to be absolutely accurate a broken or 
dislocated finger may be the result. It is decidedly better to have 
the hand held with the fingers slanting downward or upward 
from the palms, so that when the ball strikes the palms the fingers 
can close around the sphere and hold it in place. 

After giving your men the above instructions, allow them to 
pass the ball around the circle for as long a time as you think 





Position of Hands in Catching 



The Underhand Pass 



necessary. Also allow the men to move around on the floor, 
passing the ball as they move. It is not unusual that there should 
be some player especially anxious to make the team, or a little 
farther advanced in the art of the game than the rest, \yho per- 
sists in plugging the ball at his team mates. When such is the 
case stop the practice and explain the art of passing the ball in the 
following manner : 



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First, remember that in order for a successful pass, the ball 
must come to a player in such a manner that it is easy for him to 
catch it. This certainly is not the case when the b.all is thrown 
with full force. Get into the habit of passing the ball with only 
moderate swiftness. Exceptions may, of course, arise in the 
game, as when a player is free at the other end of the ball and 
you wish to get the ball to him in all possible haste. 

Now, as to passing the ball, several styles are used. The low, 
underhand pass, especially for short, swift passes, is without 
doubt the most effective. When using this style, the passer 
should endeavor to throw the ball directly into the pit of his 
colleague's stomach. This is the place where this sort of a pass 
can be easily handled, and, therefore, all players using this style 
of passing, should try accurately to place the ball there. The ball 
is generally thrown from one hand, but sometimes both are 
used. This style of passing is especially effective in working 
floor formations, but as this is described in a later chapter we 
shall leave it for the present. 

The overhand pass is the most effective to use when greater 
distances must be covered. Speed and accuracy are its charac- 
teristics. The ball must get to your team mate, who is at some 
distance from you, in the shortest possible time. Taking for 
granted that he is able to catch the ball, the only possible way to 
accomplish this is by driving it at him. When passing the ball in 
this manner it should travel above the heads and out of reach 
of all players except the one for which it is intended and should 
be thrown as straight as possible at the intended catcher. One 
great tendency on the part of players using this pass is to throw 
the ball so high that even the intended catcher cannot reach it, 
with the result that it goes out of bounds and is given to a player 
on the opposite side. If you should find that this is true in your 
case or with ycur men just try to loop the ball in such a manner 
that it will pass over the heads of the rest of the players on the 
floor and drop into the catcher's hands on the other side. Some- 
times it is absolutely necessary for a man to use this overhead 
drive. However, a player must know when to discriminate and 
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Pushing the Ball from the Shoulders 



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in the game. Get your men accustomed to throwing the ball in 
this manner the entire length of the gymnasium, by causing half 
of them to stand at each end of the hall while passing and catch- 
ing. Guards especially should be proficient in the use of both of 
these passes and quick to decide which one is advisable. It 
often happens that a forward will escape from his opponent long 
enough to receive such a pass and score a goal, providing he 
has a guard on the team who can get the ball to him in the 
quickest possible manner. 

I know of one team composed of tall players who used this 
style, even in making their short passes, to perfection and were 
thus continually able to keep the ball away from their opponents 
simply by making their passes above the heads of the players 
on the opposing team. In using this style of passing, either one 
or both hands may be used. Generally, for the Jong swift 
drive or the loop throw, only one hand is used, while for the 
short passes above the heads of the opposing players the two 
hands are used. 

The next most common style of passing is pushing the ball 
from the height of the shoulders. This pass may be classed as 
a part of the underhand toss and is extremely effective in situa- 
tions where a player must immediately get rid of the ball. 

There are also many other styles of passes which can be used 
to good advantage, but most of these can be classed under some 
one of the previously named classes and are the result of long 
and experienced playing. These will be readily acquired as the 
players advance in skill. 

There are several points which players should always remem- 
ber whenever using any style of pass, and these are as follows : 

First, if your team mate is on the run, always pass the ball 
slightly in advance of him, so that he will not be compelled to 
stop in order to catch it. 

Sec'ond, never, especially in case of the underhand pass or push 
from the shoulders, fling the ball at your team mate too hard. 
Remember, he is under a strain and the more you can help him, 
the less fumbling he will do. 

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especially hard for anyone to catch a baU coming swiftly toward 
his face. The reflex movements of the head in order to avoid the 
ball necessitates the taking of the eyes off the sphere and thus 
greatly increases the liability to fumble. Any player, unless old 
and experienced at basket ball, when seeing a ball coming at him 
in this manner will unconsciously turn his head and throw up his 
hands to shield his face, thus having little chance of making 
a clean catch. In fact, never get into the habit of malting any 
pass which is difficult for your team mates to handle. 

Fourth, acquire accuracy. Practice till you can almost feel 
where your companion is. Do not throw the ball behind him, too 
far in front of him. or to the side of him, but instead directly 
to the place where he can most easily handle it. Remember he 
cannot handle the sphere accurately unles he receives a good 
pass from you and you cannot give him a good pass unless you 
are accurate. 

Fifth, practice till you can pass the ball from any position. 
Many players have lost golden opportunities by not passing the 
ball immediately upon catching it. Do not get into the habit 
of adjusting the sphere in your hands or pulling it into your chest 
before throwing it to your team mates. Remember, all such time 
is wasted, and only gives your opponent time to cover and block 
you. Fast, accurate passing wins many a game and is the key 
to successful team work. 

It will take a good deal of practice to develop a team which 
can pass properly and without hesitancy, but remember that a 
team composed of good passers, who are only moderate goal 
tossers, is equal to, if not better than, a team of expert goal 
tossers but poor passers. If. on the other hand, you can com- 
bine the two you have a combinati9n which will be hard to beat. 



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THE SELECTION OF FORWARDS, CENTERS 
AND GUARDS - 

In taking up this department of the game, the reader must 
remember that it is absolutely impossible for me to set down a 
list of characteristics which a player must possess before he can 
become a successful forward, center or guard. Some players no 
doubt will unconsciously possess several very good characteristics 
which in themselves would make them good players, if these 
were only properly trained and developed. It is the duty of the 
coach to recognize this characteristic as soon as possible and 
place the player in that particular group trying for that position, 
for which he seems best fitted. It often happens at some later 
practice that the player will exhibit characteristics which have 
heretofore remained unobserved and which will eventually make 
him a more valuable man in some other position. If such should 
ever be the case, do not hesitate to change the man over to the 
group practicing for the position for which he seems best fitted. 
It is only by the closest observation on the part of the coaches 
and the use of this method of interchange of positions that a 
man can be developed into the best player. 

For the first few practices it is generally advisable to allow 
all the men to practice passing without reference to position, 
catching and shooting the ball in turn. Soon, however, the char- 
acteristics spoken of above and farther discussed later will begin 
to show themselves. As soon as this is the case, separate the 
men into forward, center or guard groups and proceed to instruct 
each group in its own peculiar work. 

In taking up the important and essential characteristics of the 
different groups, I will consider first those of the forwards* 
second those of the guards, and third those of the centers. 

FORWARD. 
Agility and alertness are two of the fundamental and prin- 
cipal characteristics of a forward. I place these characteristics 
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shoot goals can be cultivated, but the ability to move around 
quickly and perceive accurately are largely native gifts. These 
qualities are very noticeable when it becomes necessary to lose 
his guard, in order to work out formations. Should he happen to 
possess along- with the above qualities a natural ability to shoot 
goals, you have a man well suited to fill the position of a for- 
ward. Some time ago it was thought that height was one of 
the main requisites for a forward, but during the past few years'' 
many small, speedy men have been playing the forward position 
very acceptably, so that this idea no longer prevails. Of course 
height is a great help to a forward, but agility is at least equally 
important in scoring goals. Then again it must not be under- 
stood that a man simply has to possess speed in order to become 
a good forward. All men aspiring to become good forwards must 
possess some ability to shoot goals, otherwise they would be 
utterly useless in this capacity. But, as I have stated above, if 
they possess the fundamentals of this position, they can readily 
become proficient shots by carefully studying and practicing the 
details of the chapter under the heading 'The Technique of 
Basket Shooting." 

A forward's ability to co-operate with the other members of 
the team is also another very valuable characteristic which cannot 
be over emphasized. Nowhere on a team can a man do more to 
break up team work by grand stand playing than in a forward's 
position. He should not think that he is the only man on the 
team or that he alone can score. If another man is free and 
closer to the basket than he is, he must be willing to sacrifice his 
own chances of scoring and pass the ball to his team-mate. This 
type of game is the one which wins out, and neither the spectators 
nor the rnen on the team have very much love for the grand 
stand forward. Ability to dodge an opponent is another of the 
main characteristics of a forward and one which should be 
watched for and carefully trained. The danger is that it will 
lead the player into taking shots when he should pass to a team 
mate who is in a much better position to score. 

Besides the above, a forward must be able to guard fairly 
well. He will in time no doubt run up against a guard who can 



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both shoot and guard and a forward must be prepared to break 
up this offensive work when the guard attempts it. For this 
reason, it is sometimes fortunate if the forwards have a little 
weight and height, although I would not place these character- 
istics before agility and alertness. But if a coach should hap- 
pen to find a man with both, he should have no hesitancy in 
placing him in the proper group for practice. 

A forward must also become so accustomed to being closely 
guarded that he can hold his temper under all conditions, 
and shoot goals from any position in which he happens to 
receive the ball. He must be able to locate the basket almost 
unconsciously from any point, as well as be able to drop the 
sphere through the net whenever the opportunity presents itself. 
He must handle the ball in a clean manner and not fumble at 
critical moments. He must also be able to go down the floor, 
if need be, and start a combination. In fact, he must be on the 
alert all the time, and the man who goes to sleep and simply 
allows his man to guard him had better not try for a forward's 
position. 

GUARD. 

The spirit of self-sacrifice and the ability to receive hard 
knocks without a murmur are two very important characteristics 
which a man must make up his mind to possess if he is going 
to develop into a good guard. No other position on the team 
is so difficult to fill nor so unsatisfactory to play. A guard very 
seldom receives any praise for his work, even though he may 
keep his opponents from scoring a single point. This ability to 
guard an opponent is without doubt the main characteristic of 
a good guard. He must be fast enough to get around his 
forward and not let the latter avoid him when working a 
formation. A guard must be just as speedy on his feet as a 
forward and should continually keep his eyes open for any 
tricks between the center and the forward when he is guarding. 
H he can do this by securing the ball, well and good, but if he 
is not fast enough to do this, he must be fast enough to keep 
.his forward from dodging him and thus completing a forma- 
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a guard, but ability both to catch and pass the ball down the 
floor and to work with his team mates in combinations, etc., are 
characteristics almost as important. There is no room in a 
guard position for a grand stand player any more than in a 
forward, and one who can not play with the rest of the players 
on the team might as well not try for this position. 

From my observation of players, I have found that there are 
two types of guards ; first, the running and shooting guard, and 
second, the defense guard. It would seem that the ideal player 
in this position would be one who could do each kind of work. 
The first style, the running and shooting back, especially in the 
position style of game, is one of the most valuable men on the 
team. Besides being a fine guard he must have the ability to 
cover a very large floor surface as well as the ability to shoot 
goals. This type of player is exceedingly valuable to the team, 
since it is usually his duty to start a large majority of the 
combinations for carrying the ball up the floor to his forwards. 
The other style of a back, that of the defense guard, is the one 
usually seen, who simply holds his position on the floor and 
guards his man or any player who may come near his goal. 
He is, without doubt, one of the most valuable men on the team 
and the one who is liable to sufl'er the severest penalties for 
close guarding and rough playing. He- must manifest a generous 
spirit, sacrificing his own interests wholly for that of his team. 
If he possesses the ability to shoot goals from a distance, his 
usefulness will be greatly increased. Weight is a good charac- 
teristic for a guard, as it enables him to stand the hard knocks 
which are sure to come to him. ^Height, also, if combined with 
the other characteristics, is a good quality and one which gives 
a great advantage, especially if playing a running guard. 

CENTER. 
The man who should be chosen for a center must have all 
the speed of a forw^ard, the guarding abilities of a back, ability 
to score baskets and, in addition, height. Of course, I am 
speaking of an ideal center. He must be a man of cool head, 
with the ability to size up conditions and act quickly. He must 



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also be able -to give signals and tap the ball correctly, so that 
his combinations will take all possible advantage of the weak 
points 6i the opponents. In fact, he must be about the best all 
round man on the team. He must be exceedingly fast on his 
feet, so as to take proper advantage of his height, and this should 
enable him to be one of the principal point gainers on the 
team. Here again he must be a man who is entirely devoted 
to team play, tapping, passing or shooting, as may be neces- 
sary to secure the goal. This position is not an easy one to 
fill and coaches should be particularly careful in choosing the 
man for it. H the proper man is secured at the beginning of 
the season the team will no doubt be successful, but if a mistake 
is made, it will be exceedingly hard to adjust matters after 
playing has begun. Like a guard, a center must be a man 
who can stand hard knocks and not lose his temper. His posi- 
tion is one of the greatest importance to a team and very often 
unfair means are taken to prevent him from starting combina- 
tions and scoring goals. He must be ready to accept these con- 
ditions when they come, and yet remain cool, for his accuracy 
will determine the effectiveness of most of the combinations 
started from the center position. 



Some candidate may decide after reading this attempt to 
describe ihe necessary qualities for a forward, center and guard, 
that it is useles for him to try. Such a man must remember 
that many of these characteristics are gained only after years 
of effort. The race is not always to those by nature swift. 
Hard work on your part may so develop those somewhat imper- 
fect qualities that you will be surprised at the progress you 
make. No player makes permanent progress when depending 
upon native ability. Practice makes perfect, for a man is only 
one-fifth of the team, and it is the team which must win. Such 
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TEAM WORK AND FORMATIONS FROM 
THE CENTER 

The first fact to remember, if you are going to round out 
a successful team, is that there must be absolute harmony among 
the players and that they must play together at all times and be 
willing to sacrifice their own chances of scoring a goal if need 
be in order to allow another member of their team to score, 
provided he has a better chance. Team work must be the motto 
from the start. In no other sport can a grand stand player 
prove so detrimental to a team as in basket ball, and in no 
sport does he become more disliked. In a team which -consists 
of five men, a few have no possible chance of making a suc- 
cessful record and the best thing it can do is either to get rid 
of these men at once or let them know that unless they co-operate 
with the other members of the quintet they will have to be 
sacrificed for the good of the team. 

A grand stand player is likely to be successful in some of his 
shots, but in the majority of cases he deprives one of his 
team mates of a far surer opportunity to score from a point 
much nearer the goal. In the illustrated formations which 
follow, you will observe how each formation brings the ball up 
to within a short distance of the goal and thus greatly increases 
the chance for a successful shot. However, this must not be 
understood as discouraging long shots. Whenever a player is in 
his section of the playing surface and there is no one of his 
team mates free or there is no possibility of anyone of them 
becoming free. I advocate absolutely the taking of a long shot, 
for the player in possession of the ball has both a chance to 
score a goal without breaking up team work, besides advancing 
the sphere farther down the floor into the region of his own 
goal, where, should he fail in his attempt, one of his team mates 
has a chance to recover the ball on the rebound and attempt a 
basket. But in all things keep the fundamental fact in mind, 
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''Versatility of attack is a basket ball asset," says Dr. James 
Naismith, the originator of the game. A team which has 
simply one or two plays cannot begin to cope with an opponent 
which has nine or ten such formations and which can spring 
a new one at any moment. The basket ball season is generally 
too long for a team to go through it successfully unless it has 
a series of plays which will give it a decided advantage in 
scoring points, besides surprising its opponents and putting 
them constantly on the defensive. It is not necessary to load the 
players up with a lot of half-learned combinations in order 
to accomplish this end. Plays may be switched about, the start 
being the same in many instances, but the finish bewilderingly 
different from other formations, thus aiding in confusing your 
opponents. No team can afford to be without a repertoire 
of well-learned formations, drilled by hard, early season prac- 
tice into its guards, forwards and center. When a team without 
such formations are pitted against a trained squad, no matter 
what individual stars the former may possess, the team work 
of the latter is most likely to win. Each man of a trained team 
knows where he is to toss the ball the minute he gets it and 
his team mates know just where to receive the pass, thus 
losing no time or effort. 

Remember, you are not to care who scores the goals for your 
team so long as you secure them. Do not form the habit of 
thinking during a game as to which of your team mates is 
doing the scoring. The work is done for a common cause and 
the guard who is up to date with accurate passes, while defend- 
ing his own team against the scoring efforts of his opponents, is 
entitled to as much credit, if not more, than the basket-throwing 
forward with a long string of goals to his credit. The same 
holds true with the center, who starts the successful formation 
by getting the jump on his opponent. The plaudits of an admir- 
ing gallery are music to the athlete's ear, but team work should 
never be sacrificed for grand stand play. 

In the list of formations which follow I have tried to present 
a few samples of those which I have tried out with teams and 
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advocate that a team should master all of these formations, but 
simply those which it thinks it can use to advantage. One 
caution must be remembered, however, never try and master the 
most difficult ones first. Take the simple, straight forward 
and center plays first. Get two or three of these to perfection, 
then add a few of the harder ones, I have endeavored to 
arrange the plays in the order of difficulty, the simpler ones 
coming first, the more difficult ones following, and it would be 
well if they were learned in this order. Better results will be 
achieved if the team chooses several plays and endeavors to 
master them one at a time, than if it attacks the entire list at 
the start. Then, again, think up new combinations for yourself. 
There is an unlimited list which may be worked up to good 
advantage and which are not given here, as it would be impos- 
sible for any one to write down all the possible combinations. 
Then, too, it would be more confusing than helpful. 

In explaining the following formations, for the sake of 
brevity I will simply describe the way in which the plays work 
out on the right hand side of the floor, as illustrated in the 
sketch. The reader can thus readily see by the accompanying 
diagram that they can be worked out equally well on the oppo- 
site side of the floor. In working out these formations, it is 
never a good policy to run ofi^ too many similar plays in suc- 
cesion, where the center delivers the ball to any orre forward or 
guard. If this is done, you will find that the players on the 
opposite team are liable to guard these men so closely that your 
formations are in danger of being broken up. You will have 
much better success if you can mix them up, so that the ball is 
delivered first to a forward, then to a guard, etc. 

The following directions hold true for all formations illus- 
trated herein: 

— : —— Center No. 1 

Direction of ball. 

Left Forward. . . .No. 2 

Right Forward. . .No. 3 

Direction of player to receive ball. ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^ 

Right Guard No. 5 

Direction of player to cover position. 



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STRAIGHT CENTER FORWARD. 

This play is an example of how a single pass may be 
turned into a successful and puzzling formation, providing the 
forwards know how to deceive their guards. The forward who 
is to receive the ball from the center must start as if to 
sprint down the floor and near the side line and after going 
several steps, circle quickly inward so as to be close to the 
basket in time to receive the sphere as it is passed to him by 
the center. 

Center (No. i) taps the ball to right forward (No. 3), who, 
after circling, makes a trial at goal. Left forward (No. 2), on 
the other side, runs up in the same manner as right forward 
(No. 3), circles and takes up his position on the opposite side 
of the goal to right forward (No. 3). Center (No. i), after 
tapping the ball to right forward (No. 3), takes up his position 
in front of the goal, where he can take a try at the goal, 
should either Nos. 3 or 2 miss in their attempts. The guards 
in this play simply stand ready down the floor to pass the ball 
back to one of their forwards or center should the ball come 
their way. 

This style of play can be made very effective, indeed, if the 
forwards and center are fully awake, but it is useless if the 
forwards are asleep and cannot avoid their guards. Forwards 
find it much easier to avoid their guards if in any way they 
can get the guards to play them on the outside of the court. 



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STRAIGHT DOUBLE FORWARD. 

Center (No. i) taps the ball to left forward (No. 2), who 
advances to the position indicated in the diagram the instant 
the ball is thrown into the air. Right forward (No. 3) at the 
same time takes up the position left vacant by left forward 
(No. 2). As soon as left forward (No. 2) gets the ball from 
center (No. i) he passes it back to right forward (No. 3), 
who tries for goal, providing he is not blocked. Should he be 
covered, he passes the ball to center (No. i), who has by this 
time reached a position on the opposite side of the floor from 
right forward (No. 3). Left forward (No. 2), as soon as 
possible after passing the ball to right forward (No. 3), takes 
up his position directly in front of the basket and is ready to 
try for a goal, if either right forward (No. 3) or center (No. 
i) should miss. Here we have a shooting triangle composed 
of Nos. 3, I and 2, which is an exceedingly hard combination 
for any set of guards to break up, providing the play is run 
off with a dash. 



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STRAIGHT FORWARD CENTER. 

This play can be made very effective if used either after a 
forward or guard play has been worked. It requires exceed- 
ingly fast work on the part of the center, but can be worked 
with great success. If he can be depended upon, right forward 
(No. 3), when passing the ball to the center going down the 
floor, must remember to pass the ball slightly in front of him 
(the center), in order that he (the center) may not need to 
stop to catch the ball, but can make his try for goal while on 
the run. 

Center (No. i) taps the ball to right forward (No. 3), who 
comes up the floor on the run to receive the pass and who in 
turn returns it to center (No. i) as he goes down the floor 
toward his own goal, from which position he attempts a goal. 
Left forward (No. 2), on the other side, aids in the play by 
running down the floor, as shown in the diagram, circling 
quickly and returning to the left side of the basket, from which 
position he can take a shot at the goal, should the center (No. 
i) by any means happen to fail. Right forward (No. 3), 
after passing the ball to the center, who is going down the 
floor, darts for a position directly in front of the basket and 
thus makes the third unit in the triangular shooting formation, 
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FORWARD CROSS CENTER. 

This formation requires an exceedingly fast center man in 
order to be successful, but when worked correctly is almost a 
sure point gainer. Center (No. i) taps .the ball to left .forward 
(No. 2), who in turn lobs it over to center (No. i) again, who 
has dodged his man and run up the floor to a place of advan- 
tage under his own basket, as shown by the diagram. From this 
position he tries for a goal. The minute left forward (No. 2) 
dashes up the floor to receive the tap from center (No. i), right 
forward (No. 3) crosses over and takes the position left vacant 
by left forward (No. 2). Left forward (No. 2), after lobbing 
the ball to center (No. i). dashes down the floor and takes up 
his place in front of the goal, thereby completing the trian- 
gular shooting formation. Center (No. i), if blocked, so that 
he cannot try for a goal, can thus pass to either right forward 
(No. 3) or to left forward (No. 2), who can then shoot. Speed 
and accuracy in passing are the great essentials of this play. 



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STRAIGHT GUARD FORWARD. 

This play is one often used and can be made very effective, 
providing the forwards are able to lose their guards long 
enough to receive the ball from the center and try for a goal. 
The guard who comes up the floor to receive the ball from the 
center must remember, however, that immediately after making 
the pass to left forward (No. 2) he must, even without looking 
to see if the play has ben successful, dart back and cover his 
man. 

Center (No. i) taps to right guard (No. 5), who comes up 
the floor to receive the pass and who in turn drives the ball to 
right forward (No. 3), who receives the ball after losing his 
guard and makes a try for a goal. Right guard (No. 5) con- 
tinues on up the floor to a position in front of the goal, where 
he can try for a shot should right forward (No. 3) by any 
chance miss it. Left forward (No. 2), immediately upon the 
toss-up, in an attempt to lose his guard, makes a feint to go 
down the floor, but turns after taking several steps as shown, 
and darts for the basket on the left side of the court and thus 
completes the triangular shooting formation again. If right 
guard (No. 5) is found to be too slow in getting back to his man 
after receiving the tap from center (No. i) and passing to right 
forward (No. 3), it would be a good plan to have him con- 
tinue on up the floor in center's (No. i) place. Center (No. i) 
in turn then will fall back to guard right guard's (No. 5) man. 
Right guard (No. 5) thus takes up his place in front of the 
goal, where center (No. i) would otherwise be. No. 5 must, 
however, also keep a sharp lookout on the opposing team's 
center man whom he is to guard until he can exchange places 
again with his own center (No. i). This latter change is a 
decidedly fast play and a good one, providing the center and 
guard know what to do, and do it. 



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GUARD FORWARD CRISS-CROSS. 

Great care must be taken in using too many of this sort of 
plays, as it necessitates the guard going up the floor to receive 
the ball on the backward tap, leaving his forward practically 
free. Should the opposing center manage to get the tap it would 
give the free forward an easy chance to score a goal. Should 
this happen, as it is very likely to, the guard who has gone up 
the floor after the ball must follow the ball immediately and 
spoil if possible any chance which the free forward may have 
of shooting a basket. The different plays starting in this man- 
ner, however, if correctly worked, can be made extremely effec- 
tive, especially after several formations have been worked which 
require the ball being tapped forward. 

Center (No. i) taps the ball to right guard (No. 5), who 
comes up the floor on the run to receive the ball. He in turn 
passes it to left forward (No. 2), who crossed over with right 
forward (No. 3) when the ball was tossed up. Center (No. i), 
after tapping the ball back, sprints to a position in front of the 
goal, thus completing again the triangular shooting formation 
and thus giving right forward (No. 3) and center (No. i) a 
chance to try for a goal if left forward (No. 2) should fail in 
his attempt. This formation will require some very fast work 
on the part of the forwards, who may even have to make their 
try at goal by using the overhead toss. But when they get so 
they can almost feel where the basket is, it is a very effective 
formation. Right guard (No. 5), after passing the ball to left 
forward (No. 2), must be sure and sprint back and take up his 
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GUARD CROSS CENTER. 

This formation is really only another part of the criss-cross 
forward formation, although it has several points which make 
it of great value, providing you have a center who is fast enough 
to tap the ball back to right guard (No. 5) and receive it again 
over his shoulder while on the run from right guard (No. 5). 
If right guard (No. 5), in making the pass to center (No. i), 
will lob the ball slightly, the effectiveness of the play will be 
greatly increased. 

Center (No. i) taps the ball back to right guard (No. 5), 
who advances to receive it, after which he immediately lobs il 
back to center (No. i) going down the floor, who makes a try 
at goal. The amount of ground which the center will be able to 
cover and the closeness with which he is able to get to his 
basket depends entirely upon himself, and for this reason a 
center man, in order to make this play effective, must be 
decidedly fast on his feet. Left forward (No. 2) crosses over 
out of center's (No. i) way to the other side of the goal, where 
he can attempt a goal should center (No. i) miss, while right 
guard (No. 5) continues on up the floor after delivering the 
ball to center (No. i) to a place of advantage in front of the 
goal, thus again completing the triangular shooting formation. 
Right forward (No. 3), as soon as the ball is tapped to left 
guard (No. 4), sprints down the floor on the outside of the 
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FORWARD CROSS GUARD. 

This play depends largely upon the ability of right guard (No. 
5) to deceive his forward so that he will not follow him up the 
floor. Right guard (No. 5) should be careful and not give the 
play away by starting up the floor too soon, but when he does 
go up, he should run in a sort of a curved fashion, as shown, 
along outside of the floor and not shoot in toward the basket 
until well down the floor. By doing this he both deceives his 
forward and is able to get down the floor quicker, besides giving 
right forward (No. 3), who circles inward, a chance to get 
down the floor and thus cover the position left open by right 
guard (No. 5). 

Center (No. i) taps the ball to left forward (No. 2), who has 
come up in the usual fashion to receive the ball and who in 
turn lobs it over to right guard (No, 5) coming down the floor 
for a try at goal. Center (No. i), after tapping the ball to left 
forward (No. 2), sprints for a position on the opposite side of 
the goal from right guard (No. 5), while left forward (No. 2), 
after passing to right guard (No. 5), takes up his place in 
front of the goal, thus again completing the triangular forma- 
tion and giving Nos. i and 2 a chance to score should right 
guard (No. 5) fail in his attempt. Right forward (No. 3). of 
course, as stated before, must instantly cover the position left 
open by right guard (No. 5) going down the floor. This play can 
be made most effective if worked correctly. It is both simple to 
the team working it and complex to the team against which it is 
worked, for an opposing team generally gets more or less con- 
fused when they find a guard going up the floor and scoring 
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FORWARD STRAIGHT GUARD. 

Center (No. i) taps ball to left forward (No. 2), who comes 
up in the usual way to receive it, after which he passes it to 
left guard (No. 4), who has by this time reached a position 
close- to the goal, where he takes his shot. Center (No. i), after 
tapping the ball to left forward (No. 2), sprints for a place on 
the opposite side of the basket from left guard (No. 4), who 
has come down the floor, while right forward (No. 3), after 
making a short fake at sprinting down the floor, circles and 
takes -up his place in front of the goal, thus again finishing out 
the triangular shooting formation and giving Nos. i and 3 a 
chance to score should left guard (No. 4) fail in his attempt. 
One important fact which must be observed in the working of 
this combination, if it is to be successful, is that left forward 
(No. 2), after passing the ball to left guard (No. 4), must con- 
tinue en down the floor and occupy the guard position left vacant 
by left guard (No. 4). If left forward (No. 2) fails to do this 
and a goal is not scored by one of the shooting triangle, the 
chances are that No. 4's man, who has been left free by going up 
the floor, will receive the ball on a pass from one of his guards 
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FORWARD GUARD CROSS GUARD. 

This play is known as the double guard shift and can be made 
extremely effective if the forwards will keep in their mind the 
fact that they must cover the positions left vacant by the 
guards who have gone up the floor. 

Center (No. i) taps the ball to left forward (No. 2), who runs 
up to receive it; left forward (No. 2) immediately passes it 
backward to left guard (No. 4), who has come down the floor, 
and who in turn passes it across to right guard (No. 5), who has 
also come down the floor on the opposite side of the court. 
Immediately upon the toss-up, right forward (No. 3) shoots 
down the floor to cover the place left open by right guard (No. 
5) going up the floor. Left forward (No. 2), after passing the 
ball to left guard (No. 4), covers the latter's position, while 
center (No. i) takes up his place on the opposite side of the 
basket from right guard (No. 5), where he can make a try for 
a goal if right guard (No. 5) misses. After left guard (No. 4) 
passes the ball to right guard (No, 5) he takes up his position in 
front of the basket, and thus we have again the timeworn tri- 
angular shooting combination, which, if worked correctly, is 
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TRAINING A TEAM 

The training of a successful team in basket ball, as in other 
sports, depends equally upon coach and team. The coach must 
know his men and have confidence in them. His treatment of 
the various players must be open and square, never revealing 
either favoritism or spite. A player's success depends so much 
upon his mental attitude and temper, that the coach must see to 
it that no criticism passes his lips during the playing period, 
but only words of warmest encouragement. 

The physical condition of the players is likewise a very impor- 
tant matter. The coach ought to be an expert in matters of 
personal hygiene, diet and exercise, so that he may advise the 
men concerning their personal habits and training. Every game 
has its own requirements, and many a game is lost because 
endurance fails and a man becomes useless. 

The players must also have confidence in the coach. This alone 
will instill that never-give-up spirit into a team, even in the 
face of probable defeat. Nothing so destroys co-ordination, both 
in passing and in trying for goals, as anger or a feeling of dis- 
couragement. Confidence begets confidence, and no coach can 
hope to enjoy what he fails to give. But many a game is pulled 
out in the last few minutes of play by simply plugging away, 
when it seemed as if nothing but defeat could be the result. 
Therefore, a coach must win the men's confidence by letting 
them see that he has confidence in them, and that his only motive 
is to put the fastest possible team on the floor. Then watch them 
closely and inspire In them that never-die quality which is so 
characteristic of American sport. 

Team work Is also an absolutely essential factor in this 
training process. This involves harmony of feeling as well as 
co-operation in action. 

There should always be the warmest of feeling between the 
coach and all members on the team. Remember, a successful 
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among the various members as to who does the shooting. It 
should be absolutely immaterial who scores the goals so long as 
your team secures them, and if you work with this spirit, success 
must crown your efforts. 

Condition, of course, is one of the great factors which con- 
tributes towards a team's success. Men can never expect to 
play basket ball if they keep late hours, smoke, drink or dissipate 
in any other manner. Sleep is an essential factor in rounding 
mien into proper condition. Unless men have enough sleep to 
make up for the energy which they have expended, they cannot 
be expected to be in playing form. I have known several players 
who have smoked and drank, but they never reached the height 
of success which they would in all probability have reached had 
they not so indulged. All these habits injure the "wind" and 
wind is one of the prime requisites of a successful basket ball 
player. It is not a question any more as to whether a man can 
dissipate and still play his best game. It is absolutely essential 
that he must either sacrifice basket ball or these habits. 

Now let us consider how "wind" can most readily be acquired. 
In the first place "wind" acquired by long distance running is 
not basket ball wind. I have heard of a coach who had his men 
run a mile or more every practice night in order to work up 
their wind. The result was that he had good track men but 
poor basket ball players, because the work on the basket ball 
court, with its quick starting and stopping, requires entirely 
different co-ordination from the long stride of distance running, 
and this for the reason that it brings many more groups of 
muscles into play. For this reason I have always advocated 
floor work to develop the wind. I have several plays illustrated 
in this chapter which I have used with great success in rounding 
teams into shape in this regard. As you will no doubt observe, 
the ball is out of bounds under their opponents' basket in these 
plays and the home team has to work it up to a position under 
their own goal before a shot is taken. By this method the men 
come to know just where their companions on the team should 
be, with the result that they soon pass the ball instinctively to 
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the floor for ten or fifteen minutes previous to a scrimmage, will 
tire out even the more advanced players and it has always 
proved a great "wind" developer for me and my teams. Besides 
developing the wind, the formations also get the different men 
used to the place they ought to occupy on the floor when on 
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opponents' basket. In this way they are often able to run 
off a combination or at least start one in a game from such a 
place of disadvantage. Otherwise they would have to depend 
upon luck to work the sphere up to their own half of the floor 
and away from that of their opponents. The signal for this sort 
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the ball out of bounds, as No. i or No. 2, etc., just as the oppor- 
tunity arises for this or that combination to be 'worked success- 
fully. I have numbered the formations so that there will be no 
difficulty in knowing what formation is to be worked when the 
ball is passed in bounds. As soon as every player on the 
team hears the number he darts for the position called for by 
that particular combination. 

You will notice that in all of the foregoing formations, I 
have given the ball to the left guard out of bounds. This is not 
always essential. You can either give it to a center or to right 
guard, but it should be at least one of these three. The other 
four men inside the court should be lined up, two on each side, 
with the center of the floor left vacant through which the man 
passing the ball in from out of bounds may run. 

This is one point where many teams make a bad mistake, 
namely, that of bunching in the center. You will find that if 
you leave the center of the floor to be taken care of by the 
man who has passed the ball in bounds, and allow the other 
members of the team to play along the sides until they are within 
a radius of, say fifteen feet of the basket, you will be able to 
pass with very little difficulty around most of the teams which 
bunch their men in the center of the floor. I do not mean to 
say that a forward or guard should never go into the center 
after the ball, but what I do mean is, that after he has secured 
the ball and passed it to one of his companions on the outside 
of the court, he should resume his position on the outside where 
he can participate in the passing. The center man should always 
be in the center of the floor, to aid in getting the sphere from 
one side of the floor to the other by short, quick passes. The man 
who is assigned this center place must be an exceeding fast 
man on his feet, besides being able to pass equally well on both 
sides. He must also have a good eye for the basket, as he will 
get many chances to score, and unless he can turn the majority 
of these chances into points he cannot be considered a success in 
this critical position. 

It often happens that among the candidates trying for posi- 
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jump and guard a man well, but who is slow on his feet. 
Along with this sort of a man, you may find a short guard who 
is exceedingly fast on his feet besides being a good goal 
thrower. If such should be the case, your problem is an easy 
one. Let the big center man as soon as he starts the ball rolling 
from the center, as shown in the combinations in the following 
chapter, drop back and cover the short guard's forward, while 
the latter goes up the floor and finishes out the combination, 
just as the center man would have done had he been fast 
enough. Very often this case happens, and if it does, do not 
hesitate to take advantage of it. In the floor combinations 
illustrated in this chapter, the left guard was the fastest man 
on the floor and thus was placed at the running guard position, 
where he scored more goals than either of the forwards or 
center. The center man must, however, be very sure to cover 
the guard's forward when using this style of play, as must 
also the guard be sure to cover the opposing team's center when 
they have the ball. 

After the team has practiced tnese floor combinations for 
some time and have begun to show signs of endurance, it is 
generally a good policy to let them have a little scrimmage 
practice, say, one full twenty-minute half. At the beginning of 
the season, however, it would be well if most of the time was 
spent on working out the floor formations until the men become 
accustomed to the proper locations of their team mates. After 
they have acquired this knowledge it is generally well to give 
them a few of the simpler center combinations, illustrated in 
the following chapter. After a week or ten days of such work 
they will have begun to know each other and then is the time 
when the coach should get them down to good hard scrimmage 
work. But above all things have the men know several forma- 
tions from the center and out of bounds perfectly before they 
are placed at hard scrimmage. Do not be afraid, oh the other 
hand, of giving them too much scrimmage work when endurance 
and wind justify it. Often it is best to give them a complete 
game twice a week, besides runing through their signals from 
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This, however, is a point which each coach must decide for 
himself. 

As the season progresses the coach will have to keep a sharp 
lookout on his men to see if any of them are showing signs 
of staleness. A coach who is awake can easily detect this fault 
in his men. When such signs appear, either give the men a 
complete rest for a week or so or else cut down their scrimmage 
work and let them practice during the whole period on signal 
work, combinations from the center and shooting. One team 
which I coached for the championship of the State thus showed 
signs of becoming stale just previous to its final championship 
game. I immediately gave up all scrimmage work on the two 
afternoons each week in which they practised and simply gave 
them exercise in running through their combinations and shoot- 
ing. Some of the men came to me and begged to be allowed to 
have some scrimmage work and even the manager, who happened 
to be a teacher in the high school, thought that they ought to 
have some scrimmage work in order to get into trim for the big 
game. My reasons prevailed in this case, with the following 
result : When the game finally came off, the players were so 
anxious to get into the fray again, that when the whistle blew 
for the game to start, they literally took their opponents off of 
their feet with their speed. And throughout the entire game 
they played like fiends, were after the ball all the time, guarding 
their opponents when they had the ball, and were so superior to 
their opponents in their passing and combination work that they 
had no difficulty in winning the championship. And right here 
let me put in a word about getting the jump on your opponents 
at the start. Don't wait for them to score a goal, but make up 
your mind that it is going to be your team which will do the 
first scoring. The first goal scored is generally worth any other 
two in the entire contest, so make up your mind when you 
go into the game that it is going to be your team which scores 
the first goal. 

In conclusion, let me say a word about dieting. I have never 
found that it was essential to put a bunch of basket ball players 
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should be limited in their consumption of candy, sweetmeats and 
pastry, and especially before a game do not allow them to eat a 
heavy meal. Players, however, who have their school's interest 
at heart will not need to be talked to more than once on this 
side of the question. The best thing for a player to eat previous 
to a game is two dropped eggs on toast and these should be 
eaten not less than an hour before the contest. They rest easy 
on the stomach and are easily and readily digested, besides giving 
the player sufficient energy. If, however, you should happen to 
notice that a certain player is not up to his usual condition and 
alertness in practice previous to the game and you want to 
bring him up if possible, I have found that giving him a couple 
of lumps of sugar will generally give him the energy which he 
lacks within half an hour from the time of eating. I know 
of several cases where it has braced up men during a contest 
with absolutely no ill effects afterwards. 

But a final word to coaches or those in charge of the team. 
Never criticize a player for a mistake in the heat of the con- 
test, or shortly afterwards, or before the rest of the team. If 
you need to speak to him at the time, take him aside and talk 
to him in the right manner. He will then not resent what you 
have to say to him and will not feel hurt, but will do his best 
not to make the mistake again. And lastly do not be afraid to 
give praise where praise is due. Some coaches never compli- 
ment their players on their fine work. Remember, players are 
human, and when they do a good piece of work they like to be 
told about it, especially by the coach who, in many cases, is a 
hero to them. A pat on the shoulder by my coach has been 
more to me than all the applause from the gallery. 




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FORMATIONS FOR PUTTING BALL IN 
PLAY FROM OUT OF BOUNDS 

DIRECT SIDE-CENTER PASS. 
Left Guard (No. 4) has the ball out of bounds under his op- 
ponents' basket. He passes it to center (No. i), who has taken 
up his place on the left side of the court. Center immediately and 
without hesitating drives it to left forward (No. 2), who has 
advanced down the floor toward his own goal and along the 
outside of the court, who in turn attempts a goal. It is abso- 
lutely necessary that the left forward (No. 2) in taking this 
pass, catch it while facing outward. He will then, in attempting 
to turn in toward his own goal, throw off any opponent who 
might be hanging on to him and thus have a clear chance to 
throw a goal. Some forwards get very proficient in making 
this fast shot and it is very liable to come in handy some time 
when just such a goal will mean victory to a team. Left guard 
(No. 4), who passed the ball in from out of bounds, continues 
up the floor through the center after making the pass, to a 
point as near in front of the goal as possible, where he can be 
of assistance to left forward (No. 2) should he fail in his 
attempt to score a goal. Right forward (No. 3), on the right 
side of the floor, darts down the floor to a position on the right 
side of the basket as soon as the ball is passed in play, where 
he, too, can be of assistance to either the left forward or left 
guard, who has come down the floor in case they should fail to 
score. Center (No. i) and right guard (No. 5) are the men 
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CRISS-CROSS FORWARD PASS. 
Left guard (No. 4) has the ball out of bounds under his 
opponents' goal. He passes it in to center (No. i) in the left 
hand corner of the court, who in turn gives it back to him (left 
guard, No. 4) as he goes down the floor. If the left guard man is 
especially fast on his feet he will get near enough to his basket 
to take a shot before the ball can reach him from the center 
man. If he does not get close enough to the goal to insure even 
a moderate degree of success to his attempt, he can pass the 
ball to either forward and thus complete the formation. The 
play, however, is primarily one in which the left guard does 
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SINGLE SIDE CROSS FORWARD. 
Left guard (No. 4) has the ball out of bounds under his 
opponents' basket; he passes it in to center (No. i) in the left 
hand corner of the court, who in turn gives it back to left guard 
(No. 4) as he goes down the floor. Left guard (No. 4) then 
shoots it to right guard (No. 5), who comes down the floor on 
the right side of him, and he in turn passes it over to left 
forward (No. 2), who by this time has reached a place of 
advantage under his goal and from which position he shoots. 
Left guard (No, 4) continues straight down the floor until 
within a short distance in front of the goal. Right forward 
(No. 3) takes up his position on his side of the goal and again 
we have a hard goal shooting formation to break up. Right 
guard (No. 5), after passing the ball to left forward (No. 2), 
must go back down the floor and guard his man. In this case 
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SIDE DIAGONAL PASS. 
Left guard (No. 4) has the ball out of bounds under his 
opponents' basket. He passes it in to right guard (No. 5), who 
in turn passes it back to left guard (No. 4), who has continued 
on down the floor through the center, after passing the ball in 
bounds. Left guard (No. 4) then passes the ball back to right 
guard (No. 5), who has also continued down the floor, but on 
the right side to about the center, from which position he passes 
it over to the left forward (No. 2), on the opposite side of the 
court, who can either attempt a goal or pass it back to left 
guard (No. 4) as he comes down the floor. Right guard (No. 
5), after passing the ball to left forward (No. 2), darts back 
and covers his man until further development arises. Right 
forward (No. 3), as soon as the ball is passed in bounds, 
sprints for his position on the right side of the basket, thus 
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DIRECT SIDE PASS. 
Left guard (No. 4) has the ball out of bounds under his 
opponents' basket. He passes it in to center (No. i), who makes 
a high loop throw to the opposite corner of the room, where 
right guard (No. 5) receives the ball after sprinting down the 
floor. From this position right guard attempts a goal. This 
play will require some very fast footwork on the part of right 
guard (No. 5) and some accurate passing on the part of the 
player passing the ball, but if these two can work together 
so that right guard will get to the corner just as the ball gets 
there the play can be made most effective. Left guard (No. 
4), after passing the ball to center (No. i), continues down the 
floor until he reaches a place in front of the basket. Left 
forward (No. 2) takes up his place on the left side of the goal 
and thus we have three men again in front or around the basket 
ready to take their try at scoring a goal. One important point 
which is vital to the success of this play is that right forward 
(No. 3) must dart down the floor and cover left forward of 
the opponents, while the latter is playing forward and must 
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goal or the position from which the floor formations are to be 
started. The whole team moves down the floor as a unit as the 
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THE POSITION STYLE OF GAME 

Before concluding the writer feels it imperative to say some- 
thing at least about the position style of game which is rapidly 
growing in favor in the eastern part of the United States. The 
advantage of this style of play is that it allows the men more 
time for rest, not compelling them to follow an opponent who 
is not in possession of the ball. This is especially true in case 
of the guards. We very often observe a guard who stands and 
watches his forward without regard to where the ball is. This 
style of game would have no use for this kind of a guard, and 
in fact no style of play should. The game of basket ball, it 
seems to me, does not consist in simply guarding an opponent, 
but also in getting into the passing and team work. 

In this style of game the floor is divided off by imaginary 
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You will notice that there is a narrower space through the 
center than on either side. This space is the one through which 
the fastest man on the team must play. He must have as 
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the fastest man, and therefore his place during the game will 
be in the territory through the middle of the floor. The right 
and left forwards will have positions similar to those assigned 
above., while the right and left guards will take up their 
positions in their opponents' territory as shown. With the team 
in this position on the floor it can be seen that c^very man has 
a place which he must fill, while the person with the ball can 
pass it without looking to that particular spot where his com- 
panion is supposed to be. The whole five men by this method 
are tied together in such a manner that they constitute a unit, 
and the success of the game depends entirely upon each playing 
his part in the machine. 

Let us take for example a team with the ball in their posses- 
sion working it up the floor. (See No. 1 on opposite page.^ 

As shown here, the entire team shifts its position as a whole 
up the floor as the ball is passed back and forth. Right and 
left guards move up to a position on the floor not further than 
the center, while the forwards and center go still further up, 
and in this manner the integrity is preserved, so that at any 
moment should the opponents by any mishap happen to secure 
the ball, the entire team can swing back to the defensive. This 
would be as shown in No. 2. (Notice triangular defense (x).) 

The ball is illustrated as being in possession of the opponents. 

Here the two guards have swung down the floor again to a 
position where their united efforts, together with those of the 
center, make it almost impossible for an opponent to get a 
clean shot at the basket. Right guard (No. 5), center (No. i) 
and left guard (No. 4), when on the defensive, form sort of a 
triangle, and this style of defense is one of the most difficult to 
break up. The forwards, it will be observed, take up fheir 
position near the center of the floor on their, respective sides, 
so that they can break up the long shots as much as possible. 
In this manner almost every space to which a clean shot can 
be taken on the floor is occupied by one cf the defensive men. 
Of course, I do not want the reader to misunderstand me, 
and think I mean that a player should not go out of his par- 
ticular space to help a team mate should two of the opposing 
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have stated before, depends largely upon co-operation, and A 
player, especially the center man, must be fast enough to get 
to either side of the floor to help either guard or forward 
This style of game has no place for the grand stand player. 

Another precaution which must be remembered when trying 
out this style is that the guard must never allow one of the 
opposition forwards to get behind him and under his own 
basket. If a forward does get behind the guard, simply fall 
back in your place of defense and stay there. The forwards, 
on the other hand, when on the aggressive, must remember that 
they should break away from their guards as much as possible 
and go down underneath their own basket on the outside of the 
floor. Much greater success is achieved if the forwards alter- 
nate in doing this. 

A coach or player trying to learn this style of play must keep 
in mind that it is not to be mastered at one single practice, nor 
in fact in a whole year. If, however, a team will keep at it 
faithfully the results will show not only in conserving the wind 
of the players, who will be able to stand the strain of the game 
longer because of the fact that they are not obliged to follow 
a man around all the time, but also upon the team work. One 
important fact, however, must not be overlooked. You must 
get the right kind of man for the center player. If your center 
man does not happen to be fast enough or cannot use his head 
one of the guards should be used, who, after the combination is 
started from the center, falls into the center space and plays 
the part of the center while the latter falls into the guard's 
place and plays this position until a goal is scored by one of 
the teams. This will be found to work as well really as if the 
center were used. 

In fine, this style of play calls for more sacrifice of personal 
feelings and chances for glory than any other, yet if you can 
get the men on the team who will sacrifice their personal vanity, 
you can rest assured that the result in the end will be success 
for the entire team instead of success for any particular grand 
stand player on the team. Co-operation must be the slogan 
in all sorts of basket ball combinations, but in no one, perhaps, 
are they so necessary or so effective as in this style. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 79 

DUTIES OF THE CAPTAIN 

By Edwin S. Conner, Cleveland. Ohio. 

The captain is the important man when it comes to the game. 
Geneially he is elected to the position because his team-mates 
think that he will make the best leader. After such a place is 
given him he must show by his actions and bearing that he 
means to give the best that is in him for the interest of the 
team. No man of the squad is more interested and more eager 
to turn out a winner than he is. So it is up to him to keep the 
spirit at top-notch all the time. To do this, it is well for him 
to show a dash, an alertness and a fight which will spur the 
others on. He must know the rules so well that he is able to 
tell what they are at a minute's notice. With fair play on his 
lips and a determination to set the pace for the others, he will 
make a good captain. 

His real work comes as soon as the team is on the floor. 
From then until the end of the game, he is the master of every 
situation which may arise. At the beginning of the game it is 
well to flip a coin for choice of goal and to have an understand- 
ing with the opposing captain in the presence of the officials 
about the rules and ground rules necessary for the contest. Call 
the men together and explain the conditions under which the 
game is to be played. With everything well agreed upon the 
game ought to run off quickly and smoothly. With the first 
blow of the whistle, the captain should assume all rights of his 
position and see to it that they are strictly carried out. H an 
appeal is to be made to an official, it should be. made the right 
way, then the captain should weigh it well before going to the 
official. Unless a decision is directly contrary to the rules, it is 
best to make the disputes as few as possible. 

While the game is in progress the captain must direct the play 
the best that he knows how. H things are breaking badly, call 
the players together, for some of them may see a way out. Do 
not depend upon the coach too much. He will probably be 




"HELD BALL." 
No foul is committed, as ball is held only by the hands. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBEAEY. 81 

ready to give advice between halves. Keep a close watch on 
the plays and players. Often the game will drop down because 
a man is all in or is shirking. In either case the quicker he gets 
out the better. A substitute will play a stronger game. 

When on the defense, work hard to solve the opponents' sys- 
tem of play. The minute that you find something that will 
break it up, let the others know. If on the offensive, you find 
that they are breaking up your style of play, do not hesitate 
about changing it. Keep the others guessing. 

Treat the visitors as well as you can. Keep their best respect 
by showing them that you are glad to meet them. At the time 
when a dicker is made for choice of goal, the courtesy of grant- 
ing the visitors their choice is always appreciated. Never look 
for an advant^gtj-^vunless you realize that your team is weaker. 
There is always i^^lot of pleasure in defeating a team with its 
strongest line-up. 

If you are going to play a game, don't protest it before the 
game. Either play or quit. !Protests are never in good taste or 
in the true spirit of the game. 

As soon as the game is over; call the men together and give 
a yell. Show your opponents that you are game to the core 
whether you win or lose. Teams that can take a defeat are the 
ones which ought to win. Never leave the floor disgusted 
because things did not break your way. Begin right then plan- 
ning for the next game. Your turn will come later. 

In choosing a line-up it is well to consider what constitutes a 
good player. If a man is in condition, knows the game and 
likes to play, he will generally make good. Sometimes men who 
are out of condition play well, but what could they do if they 
were in good shape. The training of the captain often decides 
what will be good for the others. If he is willing to sacrifice a 
few things to the welfare of the team, the others are not slow 
in following his example. Such a spirit is always catching, and 
if it gets started it goes a long ways. The captain rnust be the 
leader off the floor as well as on it. 

What you are the team will be. What you demand the team 
will fight for. So it is up to you, the captain, to do all in your 
power to make the game clean, popular and wholesome. 




TOSS UP AFTER HELD BALL. 
(Note position of feet.) 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. §8 



DUTIES OF THE MANAGER 

By Edwin S. Conner, Cleveland, Ohio. 

Many duties fall on the shoulders of a manager for which he 
gets but little or no credit. Yet he is the man who keeps the 
machine oiled and in good running order. Everything crosses 
his path duing the season that can be thought of. So it follows 
that he must be one of the most essentially well qualified men in 
connection with the team. 

The following are among the many duties which he has to 
perform. First, the making out of a schedule; second, the 
choice of floors for the game; third, the choice of officials; 
fourth, the financial condition of the team; fifth, the attention 
given to visiting teams ; sixth, the team on a trip ; seventh, the 
record and the report of the games. Other things will come up 
but can be attended to at the time. 

A good schedule is of vital importance to the welfare of a 
team. It keeps not only the players enthusiastic with something 
to look forward to, but also all of the followers of the game 
are interested. If it is made out so that the hard games come 
as the season advances, it will greatly aid in the final standing. 
This will help to work the men to an edge, which is the time 
for the hardest and closing ganic. Still care should be taken 
\0 arrange the games in regular order, so that they do not come 
too near together or too far apart. Of course, the maturity and 
the conditions of the men determine the frequency of the dates.. 
Boys ought to be contented to play for a season of ten weeks,, 
with one game a week. Men can play more often, but there is. 
a question as to its advisability. Make the schedule as short as-, 
the season warrants, with no open dates to interfere with the. 
interest of the game. If outside trips are planned, it is well to 
make them at the beginning of the season. Let nothing interfere 
with the games which mean most to the team. 

Often a manager is able to save himself a lot of trouble by 
entering a league. If there is no such organization it is well for 




READY FOR OVERHAND LOOP SHOT. 
(Note proper position of hands.) 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 85 

several managers to get together and form one. Then all of 
the team will play up to the same standard, be nearer equal in 
strength, have the same object in mind, and will be governed by 
the same boar^. This means more than it seems to at first 
glance For when all are made to observe the same rules and 
agree to abide by them good results are sure to follow. 

Again the managers of the different teams might meet to dis- 
cuss and agree upon the rules. At this meeting if would be pos- 
sible to have the prospective officials present to help determine 
the meaning of the rules. With such a combined understanding 
and agreement of the rules, it means better enforcement and a 
more satisfactory and a finer game all around. 

The manager of the independent team has a hard job on his 
hands. Between such teams there is very little in common and 
the games are likely to be of a low grade. Often the strength 
of a team, the age of the players, etc., is misstated, so that a 
team of boys line up against a team of men. Schedules should 
be made accordmg to the strength of the team. It should never 
be underrated If there 's any glory in a victory, it comes by 
beating the best there is. Sometimes teams will back out at the 
last minute. To meet this a contract should be drawn up at the 
time of the agreement tii) the effect that the team canceling the 
game within three weeks of the date shall forfeit to the other 
team a certain sum of money. This should be signed by both 
managers. As soon as teams that really want to play basket 
ball and live up to its spirit can be found, fix a game with them. 
Drop as far as possible all the fiend teams and stick to the ones 
that live nearest to the heart of the game. In time this will 
bring good basket ball 

As soon as the schedule is out of the way and the rules are 
fixed upon find out the size, kind and other particulars of the 
floor. Make it a rule to play on a floor as near to the size of 
the one used in practice as possible. Because of the change of 
fxocrs man}' teams of A-i caliber have been defeated by a second- 
rate five Make the conditions for both teams as nearly equal 
as possible. Don't invite "the crane to dinner and feed him 
from a plate," Be square and demand squareness. 




"ONE-ARM HUG" 
With ball against the body. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 87 

Most always the kind of game played depends to a great 
extent upon the officials. Be sure that you engage the best there 
is in the place. Get the ones who are filled with the spirit of the 
game and who know the rules well. Such men are scarce. So 
when you find one who knows, can see and has the backbone 
to call, stick to him. Not only your team needs the man, but the 
game needs him. Nine times out X)i ten the game turns out to 
be just what the officials make it. Too often the officials don't 
care foi much but the fee. If they demand pay, pay them well 
enough to demand a good job. 

Whatever money comes to the team comes by the planning of 
the manager The financial condition is generally in poor shape. 
Nothing is more encouraging than to start the season with a 
clean slate and finish with something to the good. Plan the 
expenses on a scale that can be met. If possible get some man 
or business house to furnish the men with uniforms. Then live 
well within the means of good credit. Do not go away or 
invite a team unless the expenses are a sure thing. , 

When a team comes to your floor, show the players that yoJ 
are glad to meet them. Give them the heartiest welcome that 
you can extend. Often not even a social good cheer is manifest 
between the players. Now, basket ball is too good a game for 
that No team should ever leave the floor claiming poor treat- 
ment. The best that can be extended to them is none too good. 
If you have a special dressing room for them, see if there is 
anything that they need. Fair treatment is always a good in- 
vestment 

For the interest of the men, keep score and every little while 
post a record of the work of the players This together with a 
good report of the games will keep the spirit away up where it 
belongs. Make it a point to report your own games. In doing 
this try to be fair and give each one who was in the game credit 
for what he did. Don't fail to have the game in the papers. 

In a word, a manager should be a wide-awake hustler who is 
ready to drop whatever he has if he can find something better. 
He should be proud of the game which he represents and what- 
ever step he takes should be in the direction of putting it on a 
higher plane and on a more solid foundation. 




"HUGGING BALL" 
With both arms and against body; a foul. 



SPALDING'S ATULETIC LIBRARY. 



DUTIES OF THE COACH 

By Edwin S. Conner, Cleveland, Ohio. 

The coach of the present day means more to the men who are 
under him than the leader of any other profession. He is the 
"Mecca" of their thought and whatever he says or does always 
seems right to them. He can teach them any kind of a game 
and they will do all that is in their power to follow his instruc- 
tions. They lor^ for his advice and company and will stick to 
him through thick and thin. This close touch with them gives 
him a chance to mould into their games elements- of a quality 
which will influence them through life. 

The real importance of the coach will be more felt in the 
future than ever before. Not long ago a victory would stamp 
his success. In many cases his job depended upon the number 
of games won. To this end he must turn out a winning team. 
Two things were necessary. First, men who were' physically 
fit; second, a variety of play that would smother an opponent. 
When his men went on to the floor, he knew they would meet 
a team fully as strong and equally as well trained in all depart- 
ments of the game. To get some kind of an advantage tactics 
of a low nature were allowed which might turn the tide of bat- 
tle and bring the much-sought crown of glory. Things which 
were on hand, could be borrowed or could be invented, were 
introduced. This ate out the heart of the game until it was 
considered by many as a public nuisance. No game, however 
strong, will last unless he is a living example of the spirit which 
it represents. In order to make the game what it was intended 
to be, a stronger demand must be made by all for the best there 
is in it. As soon as the coach demands the elimination of the 
evil tendencies and makes his work develop and stand for the 
elements of fairness in all things, his profession will be more 
appreciated by all. 

Nothing detracts from a game more than a lax interpretation 
of the rules. Ignoring the rules or their spirit is disregarding 




"HACKING." 

One player is about to throw for goal and other player is about to strike his 

arm ; foul. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 91 

the rights of others. The rules must be taught. They are a 
wholesome part of the game. The man who can see a chance to 
crawl around a rule and breaks away from its meaning is doing 
a great injustice to a team and also to the game. Keep at all 
times well within the bounds of what the game ought to be. It 
is easy to let the rules go. The audience knows very little 
about them. They get their opinion of the game as it is played 
and report it to others who imagine the game far different from 
what it really is. If the coaches are proud of the game that 
they teach, they must teach and demand better knowledge and 
better enforcement of the rules. 

It is hard to suggest a method for coaching a team, for each 
man has a way of getting the most out of his men in a limited 
amount of time. He is the physician who must get his patient 
in the most robust condition in a specified time. So all of his 
orders must be most carefully observed. A team that is coached 
right, so that it is in its best condition the day of the hardest 
game, is no little task. If this can be done, then there is noth- 
ing further to consider. 

There are a few things which mean a great deal to the team. 
Often a young coach will try to develop the team too quickly. 
He has a lot of material on hand, but does not consider the 
time it took to get it. With young and inexperienced men a 
great deal of patience and time must be spent. The coaching 
that is given must be of a simple nature. Complex plays demand 
too much time and are beyond the ability of the player, and they 
also demand frequent and long practice, which calls for so much 
energy that by mid-season the whole squad is stale. When the 
contest comes the players will be up against plays which they 
cannot work. The time has been thrown away. So teach things 
that will be used. A fellow cannot go beyond, his. ability. The 
team will develop faster by giving them a few easy plays, each 
new one to come only after the old one has been well learned. 
The team must be a machine. A simple one that will work is 
better than a complicated one that will not. Then of course 
older men in experience can be worked longer, harder and given 
more different plays. Yet mature players are often out of con- 




"HUGGING BALL WITH BOTH ARMS ONLY." 
The ball is held in crook of under arm and is a foul play. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 93 

dition for the hardest game. Too much practice is often the 
reason for a poor showing. 

The length and frequency of practice is an important factor. 
Too much work will kill a good team. Here the age and the 
experience of the players must be considered. Most players, 
unless watched, will go beyond the point of all that is good for 
them. Try to make the practice of a limited length. Demand 
that the players are dressed and on hand at the appointed time. 
Never allow them to wait. Have the practice and get through as 
planned. Boys should not be encouraged to practice more than 
two (2) hours weekly and thirty (30) minutes a day is plenty, 
while for men the time spent for the best work should not 
exceed three hours a week. The preliminary work, if light, may 
run for a long time, but the actual scrimmage should not be 
longer than the contest. This will put the men in the best pos- 
sible condition. 

A strong, well-trained team speaks very highly of the coach. 
Nothing is more pleasing to the coach than a team which has 
been drilled until it is a machine. The team must be fast, sure 
and in order. It must take every advantage of an opponent. It 
must have a variety of play so that a change can be made if it 
becomes necessary. Endurance and coolness throughout the 
game will help to make the pace too strong for most to follow. 
The team-work must be filled with accurate, well-timed passing 
which ends in goal throwing. A team that can handle itself as a 
unit has been well coached. 

All of the work should be in behalf of the team. Individual 
playing must not be allowed for a minute. When the star begins 
to get out of his true course in the basket ball system, the whole 
thing goes wrong. Shining will never win basket ball games 
unless all five shine. 

The value of good condition is always felt during the game. 
With a good style of play and the boys in good condition, there 
can be but little doubt as to the kind of game played. The 
word of the coach will go as far toward good training as that 
of anyone. He should demand that the players eat wholesome 
food and that they get plenty of rest. If each man is expected 




No. 1 . Holding in an attempt to guard. No, 2. One of the worst forms of hold- 
Note that the arm in this picture is ing ; preventing an opponent from 
curved. breaking away. 




No. 3. Another bad form of holding. 
This and the method illustrated in the 
above picture must be carefully 
watched, as it is very hard to detect. 



No. 4. This example of holding is often 
done so quickly that it is not easily 
seen. It is a very important foul, for 
it always deflects a throw. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 95 

to live right during the season he will generally do it. The 
fellows must be made to feel that this is true. It isn't a case of 
watching over a fellow; it is a case of his willingness not to 
do the thing which hurts him. Encourage the boys to take a 
good bath with a brisk rub-down following the practice. The 
bath had better come before the player begins to cool off. 

Many coaches coach from the side lines. If this is legal, then 
it is all right, but if the rules forbid it, it is poor policy. For 
it is hard to teach a rule if the teacher cannot keep one himself. 
This comes to the point as to whether it is the skill of the coach 
or the skill of the player that he has trained that is being shown. 
It is the best plan to do everything in connection with the game 
as it should be done. 

Advise and encourage the players before the game. Watch 
their playing. Correct it during the time between halves and let 
them do the rest. 

Teach each man what is expected of him. Let him under- 
stand that he is to give what he has in him to the game. If 
things arise which are against him, have him tell the captain, 
who will see to the trouble. Many teams are run without the 
players having any idea of what they are to do. This means 
poor basket ball. 

The coaches must work more for the popularity and love of 
the game than for the victory. If they do not some other game 
will take the place of basket ball. 




No. 5. A form of holding used by a No. 6. A form of pushing by a center 

center to prevent his opponent from to prevent his opponent from jumping 

jumping for the ball. for the ball. 



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m'-,., " 






^M^' 




No. 7. 

Pushing an opponent about to throw for goal. Particular attention must be paid 
to this offense, the penalty for which is disqualification. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 97 



THE GROUNDS 

These are the gymnasium floor cleared of apparatus, though 
any building of this nature would suit. If there is a gallery 
or running-track around the building the baskets may be hung 
up on this, one at each end, and the bounds marked out on the 
floor just beneath this gallery. The apparaus may be stored 
away behind this line and thus be out of the field of play. If 
there is no gallery, the baskets may be hung on the wall, one 
at each end. In an armory or other building where floor space 
is too large to put baskets on gallery or wall, portable stands 
may be Used and rolled out of the way at end of game.. Where 
a hall is used and one end has a stage one portable stand may 
be used for the stage end and the other hung on wall or gallery. 
In an open field a couple of posts may be set up with baskets 
on top, and set at the most convenient distance. Out of doors, 
with plenty of room, the fields may be most any size, 50 feet 
wide by 70 feet long making an ideal playing field. The ball 
must be passed into the field when outside these lines. At a 
picnic the baskets may be hung on a couple of trees and the 
game carried on as usual. 

The object of the game is to put the ball into your opponent's 
basket. This may be done by throwing the ball from any part 
of the grounds, with one or both hands under the conditions and 
rules described in Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide. 








No. 8. 

A common practice of pushing an opponent upon a break to receive a pass. This 

must be carefully watched, as it prev ints the man pushed from guarding his 

opponent. 





Nb.9. 

Illegal form of breaking away from an opponent to receive a pass. The man on the 
left is pulling his opponent by him and will receive a clear pass. 



SPALbiNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. J99 

HOW TO OFFICIATE 

By George T. Hepbron. 

The fact that a man is a good player is not sufficient reason 
for selecting him to be an official. In addition, he must have 
character and backbone. 

If, among others, the following characteristics are exhibited 
by the officials, the games this season will be better officered, 
and less friction will be manifested : 

1. Instant recognition of a violated rule and the penalty for 
same. 

2. Backbone enough to make a decision and stick to it. 

3. Abstinence from fault finding. (The duty of officials is to 
make decisions — not to lecture the players.) 

4. Readiness to explain in the fewest possible words why that 
particular ruling was made. 

5. Willingness to produce the rule as authority for action. 

6. Never, under any circumstances, allowing the prolonged 
discussion of a rule during the progress of the game. 

7. Willingness to allow the players the privilege of appeal 
from his interpretation of the rules to the proper committee. 

8. Kindness and courtesy to all and the maintenance of a level 
head under trying circumstances. 

9. A strong purpose to follow the rules in letter and spirit, 
and a determination not to be susceptible to outside influences. 

10. Will not overstep his authority, appreciating at the same 
time his full duty. 

11. Knows the rules so well that a reversal of decision is not 
necessary. 

12. Impartial in all his dealings. 



100 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 



HOW TO SCORE BASKET BALL 

By Luther Halsey Gulick, M.D. 

The increased use of the score book has resulted in the teams 
getting down to more scientific playing. Better records were 
kept, and the managers were able to size up their men more 
accurately. This score book is almost a necessity to the manager 
of a team who wishes to keep accurate record of all his players; 
who made the fouls and what kind of fouls ; who made the 
goals, and under what conditions they were made. A sample 
page for a single team is herewith given. In the first column is 
found the names of the team and the players; in the second 
column, the goals that were made during the first half. In this 
column will be found three sets of marks : an X, which is a 
goal from the field; an O, which is an attempted goal from a 
free throw, but which was missed, and an X inside of an O, 
which means a goal thrown from a free throw. The X, of 
course, counts two points, the O nothing, and the X inside an O, 
one point. At the bottom of the column is the total number of 
points made during that half. In the third column are the fouls. 
First is Ai. By referring to the bottom of the page, under the 
head of FOULS, we see that Ai is for delaying the game. This 
foul, together with A5 and A4, was made by John Jones. If 
A. P. Yost had made another Class B foul, he would have been 
disqualified. In the second half, the captain thought that Chas. 
Brown would best make the free throws, but after two failures, 
he went back to John Jones, who scored two. A score kept in 
this way is of the greatest value, and without it a scientific esti- 
mate of the men is hardly possible. 



What to Use for Basket Ball 




u-hhm 



The conditions 
in the basket ball 
rules relating to 
the ball are ex- 
tremely rigid. 
Conforming to 
these rules strict- 
ly, the Spalding 
ball is a most dif- 
ficult one to man- 
ufacture, because 
to make the ball 
uniform in size 
and weight, each 
piece of leather 
must be of the 
best, and to pre- 
vent irregularity 
in shape only the 
most experienced 
and careful work- 
men can be en- 
trusted with the 
sewing of the official ball. The Spalding No. M is the official 
ball stipulated in the rules and must be used in all match 
games. The cover is made in four sections, with capless ends, 
and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain Eng- 
lish leather. Spalding takes the entire output of this superior 
grade of leather from the English tanners and uses the choicest 
parts of each hide for the official No. M ball. The bladder is 
specially made of extra quality Para rubber. The price of the 
official ball is $6.00. Each ball is packed complete in a sealed box 
and guaranteed perfect in every detail. The Spalding "Special 
No. E" is made of fine pebble grain leather and with a bladder of 
the purest Para rubber, guaranteed. The price of the No. E is 
$5.00. A very good ball for the money is the Practice "No. 18." 
a regulation size ball, with a good quality leather cover, which 
costs $3.00. A very useful article for carrying an inflated ball 
is a Spalding canvas cover; it costs $1.00. Extra bladders for the 




official No. M and the No. E balls cost $2.00 each, and for the 
No. 18 ball $1.25 each. 

The official goals specified in the rules are the Spalding No, 80. 
A unique feature of their construction is that the bottom may be 
left open if desired, for practice games, so that the ball may readily 
drop through, and be readily closed by a draw string for match 
games. The official goals cost $4.00 per pair. No annoying 
stoppages of the game will occur when these goals are used. 
The Spalding practice goals, with japanned iron rings and 
brackets, complete with nets, cost $3.00 per pair. 

When the game is played outdoors, it is necessary to have out- 
door goals, which consist of a pair of 4 x 6-inch chestnut posts, 
to which is attached a backstop made of tongue-and-groove chest- 
nut, and furnished complete with a pair of No. 80 official basket 
ball goals. The woodwork is given two coats of durable out- 
door paint, to preserve the wood. The price of a pair of outdoor 
goals is $40.00. 

Sometimes it is not convenient to have backstops put in when 
arranging a place indoors for basket ball and generally it is next 
to impossible to find someone who knows how to make them so 
they will be just right. Spalding backstops are made of seven- 
eighth inch hardwood, matched and reinforced on the back with 
three cleats of 2 x 2^-inch material, so that it is only necessary 
to attach them to the wall by bolting through the cleats, which 
extend a little above and below the backstops. These backstops 
cost $20.00 per pair. 

Sleeveless shirts for basket ball cost 50 cents, $1.25, and $3.00 
according to quality of material — sanitary cotton, cut worsted or 
best worsted, full fashioned. 

In jerseys there is a great variety from which to make a selec- 
tion. The very best Spalding jersey costs $4.00, from which 
price they grade to as low as $1.00, the latter being of good 
quality cotton. Sweaters are a necessary article of every basket 
ball player's outfit and it is worth while getting a good one. The 
very best sweater made, same quality as used by all the large 
colleges, is the Spalding No. AA, which costs $8.00 each, and 
is certainly the finest specimen made, being exceedingly heavy. 
Lighter sweaters in the same grade cost $6.00 and $5.00, accord- 
ing to weight. The Spalding" shaker sweater is a very good 
sweater for the money — '$3.50. In jacket sweaters the Spalding 
No. VG, made of best quality worsted, with pearl _ buttons, in 
gray and white only, costs $6.00. No. DJ is made in gray and 
white only, and costs $5.00. No. 3J, in standard weight wool, 
in plain gray only, costs $3.50. A vest collar sweater, in best 
quality worsted, in gray or white only, with extreme open or low 
neck, costs $5.50. For boys a jacket sweater is made in wool, in 
gray only, for $3.00. 




For the expert player the Spalding "Ex- 
pert" shoe is believed to be the most per- 
fect style ever produced. It has a pure 
gum thick rubber sole, with special dia- 
mond point surface and reinforced edges, 
to prevent sole spreading, and will en- 
able a player to keep his footing on the 
most slippery floor. It is made in the 
highest style of workmanship, of best 
quality black calf, and laces extremely far 
down. Owing to the fact, however, that 
the soles are of pure gum with no com- 
pound to harden them, Spalding's do not 
guarantee them. The price of the No. 
BBR, as it is known, is $10.00 per pair. 

The Spalding No. AB shoe is made with 
red rubber suction soles, one-sixteenth of an 
inch thicker than any that they have made 
before and the quality is improved One of 
the principal advantages of this style of shoe 
is that it enables the player to obtain a good 
firm purchase on the floor. It is made of 
superior quality light drab chrome tan 
leather and laces extremely far down. No. 
AB costs $5.00 per pair. 

An old favor- 
ite is the Spald- 
ing No. BB. The 
uppers are oi 
a good quality 
black leather and 
it has suction 
soles of a good 
quality of red 
rubber. The 
price is $4.00 per 
pair. 

In canvas top 
basket ball shoes 
the Spalding No. 
HH is a very 
durable and sat- 
isfactory shoe. 
The sole is twice 
as thick as on 




the best rubber sole gymnasium shoe, and is made of best quality 
white rubber. It costs $2.00 per pair. 

Various styles of pants are used in basket ball. A pair of good 
quality gray or white flannel, padded lightly on the hips, cost 
$1.75; in heavy brown or white canvas, with light padding, $1.00. 
Full knee length, white silesia pants, padded, cost $i.co, and 
the same, not padded, 75 cents. Silk ribbon stripes down the 
sides, cost 25 cents per pair extra. Knee tights cost 50 cents 
in cotton, $1.25 in cut worsted, and $3.00 in best worsted. 

No player should play without a supporter. The No. 5 "Bike" 
Supporter has- been conceded by all as the only jockey strap 
suspensory. It is clean, comfortable and porous and is made 
in three sizes. The price is 75 cents. Two other well-known 
suspensories are the Spalding, which sells from 25 cents to $1.25, 
according to material used, and the Old Point Comfort at 75 cents 
to $1.25, depending also on material. 

Bandages for the knee cap or ankle are often necessary. Made 
in cotton thread, they cost $1.50; in silk thread, $2.25. The 
Spalding Improved Ankle Supporter relieves pain immediately 
and cures a sprain in a remarkably short time. Made of best 
quality soft tanned leather; they cost $1.00; in good quality sheep- 
skin, 50 cents, and in black duck, 25 cents. 

Every club manager should keep a score book, as he can then 
tell at a glance how many fouls and goals each rnan made, en- 
abling him to use it as a guide when coaching his team. The 
Spalding Score Book, paper cover, for ten games, costs 10 cents, 
and one with a cloth cover, for twenty-five games, 25 cents. 

SPALDING COMBINATION BASKET BALL SUITS 

For the basket ball player Spalding lists combination sets of 
uniforms which represent a decided saving to the player when 
purchased as a "combination." These combination prices apply 
only on orders for one or more suits. Striping pants down sides 
costs 20 cents per pair extra. 

No. IT Suit — Consists of No. 6E shirt, white; No. 4 running 
pants ; No. 4RC stockings and No. K shoes. Price, if separate 
articles composing outfit are purchased singly, $2.30. Combina- 
tion price, $1.90. 

No. 2 T Suit— Cor\s,\st\n^ of No. 6ES or 6ED shirt; No. 4 run- 
ning pants; No. 4RC stockings and No. K shoes. Price, if 
separate articles composing outfit are purchased singly, $2.55. 
Combination price , $2.15. 

A'(?. 57" ^wzV— Consisting of No. 600 shirt; No. 5B pants; 
No, 3RC stockings and No. K shoes. Price, if separate articles 
composing outfit are purchased singly, $3.90. Combination 
price, $3.35, 



No. 47 Suit — Consisting of No. 6ooS shirt; No. 5B pants; 
No. 3RC stockings and No. M shoes. Price, if separate articles 
composing outfit are purchased singly, $4.25. Combination 
price, $3.60. 

No. 5T 5/^/7— Consisting of No. 600S shirt; No. 6B pants; 
No. 2RC stockings and No. iH shoes. Price, if separate articles 
composing outfit are purchased singly, $6.00. Combination 
price, $5.15. 

No. 6T Suit — Consisting of No. 12P jersey; No. 3J Sweater; 
No. 600 shirt; No. 2RC stockings; No. 2P pants and No. iH 
shoes. Price, if separate articles composing outfit are purchased 
singly, $11.50. Combination price , $10.00. 

No. 7T Suit — Consisting of No. 12P jersey; No. DJ sweater; 
No, 600S shirt; No. 2RC stockings; No. 6B pants and No. BB 
shoes. Price, if separate articles composing outfit are purchased 
singly, $15.75. Combination price , $14.00. 

For a complete description and pictures and prices of every- 
thing for basket ball send for Spalding's new catalogue of 
Athletic Goods, which will be sent free anywhere upon request 
to any Spalding store, a list of which can be found on the inside 
f-ont cover of this book. 



OFFICIAL RULES FO R ALL ATHLETIC SPORTS. 

The following list contains the Group and the Number of the book of 
Spalding's Athletic Library in which the rules wanted are contained. See 
front pages of book for com lete list of Spalding's Athletic Library. 



Event. 



Ail-Round Athletic Cham- 
pionship 

A. A. U. Athletic Rules .... 

A. A. U. Boxing Rules 

A. A. U. Gymnastic Rules. . 
A. A. U. Water Polo Rules. 
A. A. U. Wrestling Rules. . . 

Archery 

Badminton 

Base Ball 

Indoor 

Basket Ball, Official 

Ck)llegiate 

Women's 

Water 

Basket Goal 

Bat Ball 

Betting 

Bowling 

Boxing— A. A. U., Marquis 

of Queensbury, London 

Prize Ring 

Broadsword (mounted) 

Caledonian Games 

Canoeing 

Children's Games 

Court Tennis 

Cricket 

Croquet 

Curling 

Dog Racing 

Fencing 

Foot Ball 

Code of Rules 

Association (Soccer) 

English Rugby 

Canadian 

Golf 

Golf-Croquet 

Hand Ball 

Hand Polo 

Hand Tennis 

Hitch and Kick 

Hockey 

Ice 

Field 

Garden 

Lawn 

Parlor 

Ring 

Ontario Hockey Ass'n — 

Indoor Base Ball 

Intercollegiate A. A. A. A. . 

I.-C. Gymnastic Ass'n 

Lacrosse 

U. S. I.-C. Lacrosse League 



No. 



162 

55 

55 

23 

189 

194 

3 

138 

14 

55 

165 

2 

334 

2a 

55 

332 

5 

188 

13 

188 

194 

55 

304 

6 

154 

188 

188 

188 

55 

256 

9 

307 

333 

201 

337 



Event. 



Lawn Bowls 

Lawn Games 

Lawn Tennis . . 

Obstacle Races 

Olympic Game Events — Mar- 
athon Race, Stone Throw- 
ing with Impetus, Spear 
Throwing, HellenicMethod 
of Throwing Discus, Dis- 
cus, Greek Sty lef or Youths 

Pigeon Flying 

Pin Ball 

Playground Ball 

Polo (Equestrian) 

Polo, Rugby 

Polo. Water (A. A. U.) 

Potato Racing , , . 

Professional Racing, Shef- 
field Rules 

Public Schools Athletic 

League Athletic Rules 

Girls' Branch ; including 
Rules for School Games. 

Push Ball 

Push Ball. Water 

Quoits 

Racquets 

Revolver Shooting 

Ring Hockey 

Roller Polo 

Roller Skating Rink 

Roque 

Rowing 

Sack Racing 

Shuffleboard 

Skating 

Skittles 

Snowshoeing 

Squash Racquets 

Swimming 

Tether Tennis 

Three- Legged Race 

Volley Ball 

Wall Scaling 

Walking 

Water Polo ( American) 

Water Polo (English) 

Wicket Polo 

Wrestling 

Y. M. C. A. All-Round Test. 

Y. M. C. A. Athletic Rules. . 

Y. M. C. A. Hand Ball Rules. 

Y.M.C.A. Pentathlon Rules. 

Y.M.C. A. Volley Ball Rules. 



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M /^"^\^ ^ game of Basket Ball was invented at 
■ ^ 1 the Y. M. C. A. Training School, Spring- 

^^^ M field, Mass., the fir^ rules being drafted 

^^^1^^^ by a committee from the Y. M. C. A. 
Training School. The game grew to 
such proportions that those who invented the game 
and made the oflficial rules felt that owing to the 
peculiar con^ruc5tion of the Athletic League of North 
America it could not control a sport that had rapidly 
become one of the mo^ popular and w^ide-spread 
pa^imes, and a reque^ w^as made by Dr. Luther H. 
Gulick, representing the Y. M. C. A., that the Ama- 
teur Athletic Union of the United States take over 
the control and management of the game of basket 
ball, as the latter body was the only organization in 
exigence that could control open sport. 
^ When the official rules of the game came to the 
Amateur Athletic Union from the Y. M. C. A. the 
rules designated a ball as the official ball. The ball 
that was designated the official ball by the Y. M.C. A. 
w^as the Spalding Official Basket Ball, and the Ama- 
teur Athletic Union accepted that as a good rule 
and endorsed the acftion of the Y. M. C. A., and from 
that day to this the Spalding Official Basket Ball has 
been the official ball of the game. 



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The Spalding Official Basket Ball 



©M nil THE ONLY 
OFFICIAL 
BASKET BALL 



GUARANTEE 





this ball to be perfect in ma- 
terial and workmanship and 
correct in shape and size 
when inspected at our fac- 
tory. If any defect is dis- 
covered during the first game 
in which it is used, or during 
the first day's practice use, 
and, if returned at once, we 
will replace same under this 
guarantee. We do not guar- 
antee against ordinary. wear 
nor against defect in shape or 
size that is not discovered im- 
mediately after the first day's 

lise. 
Oiving to the superb quality 
of our No. M Basket Ball, our 
customers have groivn to ex- 
pect a season's useoj one ball, 
and at times make unreason- 
able claims under our guar- 
antee, which we willnot allow. 
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



OFFICIALLY ADOPTED AND STANDARD. The cover is made in four sections, with 
capless ends, and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain English leather. 
We take the entire output of this superior grade of leather from the English tanners, and 
in the Official Basket Ball use the choicest parts of each hide. Extra heavy bladder made 
especially for this ball of extra quality pure Para rubber (not compounded). Each ball 
packed complete, in sealed box, with rawhide lace and lacing needle, and guaranteed per- 
fect in every detail. To provide that all official contests may be held under absolutely fair and uniform 
conditions, it is stipulated that this ball must be used in all match games of either men's or women's teams. 
No. M. Spalding « Official" Basket Bail. Each, $6.00 




Extract from Men's Ofiicial Rule Book 

Rule II -Ball. 
Sec. 3. The ball made by A. G. Spald- 
ing & Bros, shall be the official ball. 
Official balls will be ^yH friciZ p*^ 
stamped as herewith , /^S-^oLts j 
and will be in sealed VB5--l5rsaK 
boxes. ^^SSSKSiS^ 

Sec. 4. The official ball must be 
used in all match games. 



Extract from 
Ollicial Collegiate Rule Book 

The Spalding Official Basket 
Ball No. M is the official 
ball of the ,,^-«nci2>v 
Intercollegi- /^-TsStsTN 
ate Basket \£i^^i^^^ 
BallAssocia- ^^aSEiB^*^ 
tion, and must be used in all 
match games. 



Extract from Women's Ofiicial Rule Book 

Rule II— Ball. 
Sec. 3. The ball made by A. G. Spald- 
ing &.Bros shall be the official ball. 
Official balls will be .^ ficfl ^ 
stamped as herewith, /'y ^oif sN 
and will be in sealed Vff*-— ^JQJ' 

Sec. 4. The official ball must be 
used in all match games. ' 



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SPAlDING"SPECIALNO.r 

No. E. Fine imported pebble grain leather case. Extra 
heavy guaranteed bladder of pure Para rubber (not com- 
pounded). Each- ball complete in sealed box, with rawhide 
lace and lacing needle. This ball is superior to any other 
except our No. M. Official Ball . Each, $5.00 





Spalding 
Practice 



"No. 18" 

No. 18. Good 
quality leather 
cover. Each ball 
complete in box 
with pure Para 
rubber (not com- 
pounded) blad- 
der.guaranteed ; 
;awhide lace and lacing needle. Each, $3.00 

Spalding Canvas Holder 

^0. O I . For carrying an inflated basket 
>all. Useful for teams to carry properly in- 
lated ball of their own. Each, $ I .OO 



Spalding Bladders, Guaranteed Quality 

All rubber bladders bearing our Trade-Mark are made 
of pure Para rubber (not compounded), and are 
guaranteed perfect in material and workmanship. 

I Note special explanation of guarantee on tag attached 
to each bladder. 

f No. OM. For Nos. M and E balls. Each, $2.00 
No. A. For No. 18 ball. . . " |.2S 

Spalding Thumb Protector 

No. T. A substantia' support that 
players will appreciate. Each, 50c. 

Spalding Basket Ball Score Books . 

No. I. Paper cover, 10 games. . , Each, lOc. 

No. 2. Cloth cover, 25 games. . " 25c. 

No. A. Collegiate, paper cover, 10 games. " lOc. 

No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover, 25 games. " 25c. 




Spalding 

"Official" 

lasket Ball 

Goals 



Extract from Official Rale Book 



RULE IH.-GOALS 
Sec. 3. Thegoalmade 
by A. G. Spalding & 
Bros, shall be theoffi- 

cial goal. 
Sec. 4. The official 
goal must be used in 

all match games. 




Spalding Outdoor Goals 



^0. so. Officially adopted and must be used in all match 
fames. We are equipping our basket ball goals now with 
lets constructed so that the bottom may be left open in 
»ractice games to permit ball tp drop through. The opening is closed 
eadily by a draw string for match games.. Per pair, S4.00 

io. 80H. To answer the demand for an extra heavy construction 
:oal in large gymnasiums, we submit this rigid style. Pair, $6.00 

Spalding Detachable Basket Ball Coals 

No. 50. Made so that they 
may be detached readily 
from the wall or upright, 
leaving no obstruction to 
interfere with other games 
or with general gymnasium work. Same 
Pat. May 25. 1909 size basket and brace, same length as 
n official goals. Extra heavy construction. Pair, $6.00 

tpalding Practice Coals No. 70. Japanned Iron Rings and Brackets. Complete with nets. 






The upright post is made 
of 4x6 inch selected chest- 
nut. The backstop itself 
is made of tongue and 
groove chestnut, all of the 
woodwork being given 
two coats of durable out- 
door paint. Furnished 
complete with pair of No. 
80 Official Basket Ball 
Goals. 
1 60. . Pair, $40.00 
Spalding Backstops Only 
for Basket Ball Goals 
These backstops are made of 
Jg-inch matched hard wood. The 
back of the board is reinforced 
by three cleats of 2 x 2% inch 
material. On flat walls the two 
end cleats extend above and below 
the backstop, which is attached 
to the wall by bolting through 

these cleats. 
No. too. Per pair, S20.00 
3.00 



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SPALDING BASKET BALL SHOES 

Spalding Basket Ball Shoes, on account of their general satisfactory qualities, are worn by the mos 
prominent teams and fastest players in the country. 




No. BBR. THE SPALDING "EXPERT" 
BASKEf BALL SHOES. Pure gum thick 
rubber soles, with special diamond 
point surface and reinforced edges 
to prevent sole spreading. Laces 
extremely far down. Made of best 
quality black calf in highest type of 
workmanship. The soles on these 
shoes are perfectly made but we 
do not guarantee as to length of 
service. . . . Pair. SI O.OO 



No. AB SPALDING BASKET BALL 

SHOES. The red rubber suction soles 
we use on these shoes are superior 
quality and 1-16 inch thicker than 
the soles on the No. BB shoes. One 
of the principal advantages of this 
style of sole is that it enables the 
player to obtain a good, firm purchase 
on "the floor. Superior quality light 
drab chrome tan leather. Laces 
extremelv far down. Pair, S5.00 



No. BB. SPALDING BASKET BAL 

SHOES. Suction soles of goo 
quality red rubber. Upper 
of good quality black leather 
A very popular style of baske 
ball shoe. "Per pair, $4_^O0 

No. BBL. SPALDING BASKE^ 
BALL SHOES FOR LADIES. Thes 
are otherwise same as No. BI 
shoes. . Pair, $4.0<" 



SPALDING CANVAS TOP BASKET BALL SHOES 

No. HH. High cut white canvas upper. Sole surface is sim- 
ilar to our popular gymnasium shoes, but of white, best qual- 
ity rubber, twice as thick as on best rubber sole gymnasium 
shoe. A very durable and satisfactory shoe. Sizes 6 to 12, 
inclusive. . . Per pair, S2.00 • ^27.00 Doe. 

No. HHB. Boys', 2'^ to 5%, inclusive. Otherwise same as HH. 
Pair, SI. 85 1r $19.20 Do: 



SPALDING JUVENILE BASKET BALL SHOES 

No. BBX. A Boy's Basket Ball Shoe made ok 
special boys' size lasts. Material of good qual 
ity and general construction similar to our 
ular line of men's shoes. Sole similar to Nd 
BB shoe. Furnished in boys' sizes 12 to 5 
inclusive, only. . . . Pair, S2.5CJ 

S I .85 ir $19.20 Doz. i 

No. HHX. Youths', 11 to2 inclusive. OtherwiseasHH.Pr.,S 1 .70*^i6\50Z)oz 
No. H. Same as No. HH, low cut. 6 to 12, inclusive. "" 1.75* IS.OO 
No. HB. Boys',2V, to 5V,, inclusive. Otherwise as No. H " I.60* 16.50 
No. HX. Youths',llto2 inclusive Otherwise as No. H. " ■I.45* 15.00 



^^^^^hQ^R^L No. 6B. Good quality, either Gray or W hite 

^^bgHSniilHBk^ flannel, padded lightly on hips; very loose 

.■^|-|— -_ j|^ fitting. .Pair, SI.75*.j?iS.00Do2 

J ^[HB«j||| g^^ No. 5B. Heavy Brown or White canvas, 

f „ ^BiSBmWMK padded lightly on hips: very loose fittmg. 

I ^°- "" ^^mem lSm^ ^ Fa.\r,Si. OOic$9.60Doz. 

No. 7B. White Silesia, hips padded; loose fitting. " 75* 7.80 '' > ___ _^__4 

No. 40P. Padded knee length pants. White silesia. " I .OO * 10.20 ^ 1 „>,' 

No. 40. Similar to No. 40P, but unpadded. " .75* 7.^0 

Stripes down sides of any of above pants, extra. " .25 * 2.40 _ if_\ . v 

KNEE PROTECTORS. Heavily padded with sheepskin. Prevents bruised Saras' 

kneecaps No. I . Per pair, 

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SPALDING GYMNASIUM SHOES 




No. I 6. High cut, Kangaroo, elkskin sole, extra light, hand hiade. Per pair, 86.00 

No. I 65. High cut, Elkskin sole, soft and flexible ; in ladies' aYid men's sizes. ]] 4.80 

No. I 66. Low cut, selected leather, extra light and electric sole; ladies' and men's sizes. " 3.00 

No. 90L. Ladies'. Low cut, black leather, electric sole and corrugated rubber heel.. " a.OO 

No. 8 6L. Ladies'. Low cut, black leather, roughened electric sole. ... " 2.00 

No. I 9. Low cut, horse hide leather, flexible oak sole, roughened. .... " 2.00 

No. 1 9L. Ladies'. Otherwise as No, 19. Pair,S2.00 i No. 20. Low cut, Otherwise as No. 21. " 1.76 

No.2l. High cut, black leather, electric sole. 2.00 j No, 20L. Ladies'. Otherwise as No. 20. " 1.76 

Spalding Ladies' Gymnasium Slioes— Flexible Soleis 



No. BHL. Good quality selected leather, black color, 
with elkskin sole, high cut. Pair, S 1 . 5 O * ^; 6. 20 Doz. 
No. ,PL. Elkskin, pearl color, elkskin soles, high 
cut. . . Per pair, $ 1 .60 -^ $16.20 t)oz. 

No. OPL. Same as No. PL, except low cut. 

Per pair, $ 1 .25 -A* $13.80 Doz. 



No. OHL. Same as No. BHL, but low cut. 

Per pair, $ 1 .25 * $13.80 Doz. 
No. SL. Selected drab color leather, high cut 

Per pair, $ I .OO • $10.20 Doz, 
No, OSL. Same as No. SL, except low cut. 

Per pair, 90c. <Ar $9.60 Doz. 



Spalding Canvas Shoes with Rubber Soles 



BOYS' 

Sizes 2h to 5%, inclusive, 
No. IHB. High cut, best 
quality white rubber 
soles. Boys' of white 
canvas, girls' of black., 
Pr.,9t.eOir $16.20 Doz. 
No. IB. Low cut Other- 
wise as No, IHB 
Pr.,9l.60'k$15.00Doz. 
No. MS. High cut. . 
Pair. 90c. -k $9.00 Doz. 
No. KB. Low cut. 
Pair, 80c. if $8.40 Doz. 

Canvas Gymnasium and Acrobatic Shoes 

Extra high cut, best quality canvas shoe with flexible canvas sole. Made specially for acrotetic 

Per pair, $ I .OO ir $9.60 Doz. 
Per pair, 3«c. 




MEN'S 
Sizes 6 to 12, inclusive. 
No. IH. High cut, best 
quality white rubber 
soles. Men's of white 
canvas, ladies' of black. 
Fr.,S 1.7 Sir $18.00 Doz. 
No. I. Low cut. Other- 
wise as No. IH. 
Pr.,S I .SOir $15.00 Doz. 
No. M. High cut. 
Pr., SI. 00*^70.201)02, 
No. K. Low cut. 
Pair, 90c. ir $9.60 Doz. 



YOUTHS' 

Sizes 11 to 2, incltisive, 
No, IHX. High cut, best 
quality white rubber 
soles. Youths' of white 
canvas, misses' of black. 
Pr.,S 1. 3Bi($U.iO Doz 
No. IX. Low cut. Other. 
wise as No. IHX. 
Pr..S 1. 23 ir $13.50 Doz. 
No. MX. High cut. 
Pair, 80c. ir $8.i0 Doz. 
No. KX. Low cut. 
Pair, 70c. if $7.80 Doz. 



No. FE. 

work. 
No. E. Low cut canvas shoe, canvas sole 



Juvenile Gymnasium Shoes—All Leather ^ 

No. 86. Low cut, good quality, black leather, roughened electric sole. Sizes 12 1© 5. inclusive, only. Pr.,« 1 .60 

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^ 



Striping pants down sides 
Wc. per pair extr^. > '' ' 



No. IT SUIT Connsling of 

t—m. No. 6E Shirt, 

^tp\ No. 4 Running 
% \ Pants. . . 

XJ No. 4RC Stock- 
ing;. 
No. K Shoes. . .... 

Price, if separate articles composing 
outfit are purcliased singly. / 

No. 3T SUIT Consiiting of 

/^ p««\ No. 600 Shirt. 

%y^ No. 5B Pants. 

«f=^n .Ff%i No. 3RCStock- 
^J^^ytlla ings. 

C--^]| fVj No K Shoes. 

t—Nj Price, if separate 

articles composing outfit are pur- 
chased singly .> 

No. 5T SUIT Consisting of 

No. 600S Shirt. 
No. 6B Pants. 
No. 2RC Stock- 
ings. 
No. IH Shoes. 
Price, if separate 
articles composing outfit are pur- 
chased singly.^ . /-. 

No. 7T SUIT o»,sisfi>tz of 

No. 12P Jersey. 
No. DJ Sweater. 
No. 600S Shirt. 
No. 2RC Stock- 




Retail 

$ -SO 
• SO 

.40 

.go 



Retail 

$1.25 



Retail 

$1.50 
• •75 



1-75 
$6.Q0 




No. 



Pants. 



No. BB Shoes ..... 
Price, if separate articles composing 
outfit are purchased singly^. 



No. 2T SUIT Consish-,,^ of 

No.6ESor6ED 



No. 4 Running 

Pants. 
No. 4RC Stock 

ings. 



^2' 



No. K Shoes 
Price, if separate articles composing 
outfit are purchased singly. . 

No. 4T SUIT Consisting of 

m^ («l No. 600S Shirt 

^p'l No. 5B Pants 

/^nmra no.jrc stock 

*--^l [JtJ No. M Shoes 

'-ii Price, if separate 

articles composing outfit are pur- 

chased singly . J . 



No. 6T SUIT 




Consisting of 
No 1 2P Jersey 
No. 3J Sweater 
No. 600 Shirt. 
No. 2RC Stock 



No. IH Shoes 

Price, if separate articles composing 
outfit are purchased singly^ . 



$11. 



SPALDING GYMNASIUM SUITS 



No. IG SUIT 

Consisting of Retail 
^»i MM No. 6E Shirt. 

<^^m^\ N^ 4\unning 

Pants. . . .50 

No. K Shoes. . .90 

Price, if separate articles composing 

outfit are purchased singly. >. . $1.90 

No. 3G SUIT 

Consisting of l««i»ll 

^^ »»- . II No. 600 Shirt. $r.2S 

tS^mW N0.4Y.M.C.A. 

^-a™**" Trousers. . 1. 75 

lUI No. I Shoes . I. .SO 

Price, if separate articles composing 

outfit are purchased singly. , . $4 50 



No. 2G SUIT 

p0i\ Consisting of 

fj^'l No. 6E Shirt, 

^^yjin n£|mB knee 

LXj No.^K^Shoes. ; 
Price, if separate articles composing 
outfit are purchased singly. >■. 

No. 4G SUIT 

Q _ eapji Consisting of 

^ t;Pl No. 600 Shirt. 

W RJ No. 605 Full 

-f==^ WA Tights. 

,Vp-J fl 1 No. I Shoes . 

* — ■&» /* ^ No. 3 Trunks. 

Price, if separate articles composing 
outfit are purchased singly /. 



Retail 

• 50 



Retail 

$1.25 



$5-75 




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ATHLETIC SHIRTS, TIGHTS AND TRUNKS 

STOCK COLORS AND SIZES. Worsted Goods. Best Quality. We carry (ollowing colors rcgKlarly in stock: 
Black, Navy Blue and Maroon, in stock sizes blurts. 2b to 44 in client. Tifflits, 28 to 42 in waist. Other colors ami si/es made 
to order at special prices Estimates on application. Our No. 600 Line Worsted Goods. FurnishcJ in Gray and White, Navy 
Blue. Maroon and Black only. Stock sues: Shirts. 26 to 44 in cliest: Tights, 28 to42 in waist. Sanitary Cotton Goods. Colors: 
Bleached White, Navy, Black. Maroon and Gray. Stock si/es 26- to 44 m- chest . Tights 26 to 42 '"• waist. 

Spalding Sleeveless Shirts 

No. I E. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock colors and sizes. Each, S3.00 
No. eOO.Cut worsted, stock colors and sizes, Each, $ 1 .25 * $12.60 Doz. 
No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes " .50* i.75 

Spalding Striped Sleeveless Shirts 

No. 6OOS. Cut Worsted, with 6-inch stripe around chest, in following com- 
binations of colors; Navy with White' stripe; Black with Orangestripe; Maroon 
with White stripe; Red with Black stripe; Royal Blue with White stripe.; Black 
with Red stripe; Gray with Cardinal stripe. Each, S 1 .50 * $15.00 Dor.. 

No. 6ES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body,' with 6-inch stripe around chest, 
in same combinations of colors as No. 600S. :Each. 75c. • $7.50 Dvz. 

Spalding Shirts with Sash 

No. 6ED. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid color body with sash of differ- 

entcolor. Same combinations of colors as No. 600S. Each, 75c. * $7.50Doz. r-rmmmi^ , 

Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts i^ft^SSS^ ^|k 

No. IF. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock coipi-s and sizes. Each, SS.OOb^--^ : - =|| 

No. 60 1 , Cut Worsted, stock colors and sizes Each, $ 1 .50 * $15.00 Doz. '«'•. 5*" 

No. 6F. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes. " 50 * i.75 " '. j 

Spalding Full Sleeve Shirts i 

No. 3D. Cotton, Flesh, White, Black Each, S I .OO • $10.00 Doz. 








Spalding Knee Tights 

No. IB. Best Worsted, full 

fashioned, stock colors and 

sizes.. Pair. S3 OO 

,,„aNo. 604. Cut Worsted, stin k 

i't|colors and sizes. 

Pair, S 1 .25 * $12.60 Doz. 
No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton, stock 
Icolors and sizes. 
I Pair, 50c. -k U.75 Do: 

I Spalding 

I Full Length Tights 

. No. I A. Best Worsted, full 
fashioned, stock colors and 
tmJ mB sizes. Pair. $4.00. 

No. IB No. 605. CutWorsted, stock 
colors and sizes. Pair, $2.00 • .$21.60 Doz! 
No. 3A. Cotton, full quality. White. Black, 
Flesh. Pair, $ I .OO • $10.00 Doz. 

Spalding Worsted Trunks 

No. I . Best Worsted, Black, Maroon 
and Navy. Pair, $2.00 

No. «. Cut Worsted. Nayy and black. 
Special colors to order Pair, S I .OO 



^' xTghts \i^ 



Spalding Running Pants 

No. I . White or Black 
Sateen, fly front, lace back. 
Pair, $1.25 ir $12.00 Doz. 
No. 2. White or Black 
Sateen, fly front, lace back. 
Pair. $ 1 .00 • $10.00 Doz. 
No. 3. White or Black Silesia, 
fly front, lace back. 

Pair, 75c. -^ $7.80 Doz. 
No. 4. White, Black or Gray 
Silesia, fly front, lace back. 

Pair, 50c. • $5.00 Doz. 
Silk Ribbon Stripes down 
sides of any of these runmng 
pants. Per pair, extra, 25c. * $2.40 Doz. 
Silk Ribbon Stripe around waist on any of these 
running pants. Pair, extra^5c . • $2. JO Doz. 





Spalding Velvet Trunks 

No. 3. Fine Velvet. Colors: Black, 
Navy, Royal Blue, Maroon. Special coi 
ors to order. Pair.S 1 .OO ir $10.00 Do:^. 
No. 4. Sateen, Black, White. 

Pair. 50c. * $5.00 Doz. 




No. 3 



SPALDING 
JUVENILE 

SHIRTS, 
TIGHTS ANi^ 
PANTS (9 



No. 65. Sleeveless Shirt, quality of No. 600. , 
No.65S. Sleeveless Shirt, quality of No. 600S. 
No. 66. Quarter Sleeve Shirt, quality of No. 601. 
No.64. Knee Tights, quality of No. 604. 
No. 44. Running Pants, quality of No. 4. 



Each, $ 1 .00 
1.25 
1.25 
1.15 

Pair. .45 



ONLY SIZES 
SUPPLIED 
Chest, 26 to 30 
inches. Inclusive ■ 
Waist, 24 to 26 
inches, inclusive. 



The prices printed in italics opposite items marked ivith * will be quoted only on ordeijfor Of.Z-^aif dozen or 
y ».^ y ^^^^ Quantity prices NOT allowed on items l^OT marked with • 



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GUARANTEES 
QUALITY 




Spalding Long Distance Running Shoes 






"MaQcn^t&v 




No.MH. High cut. Corrugated tap rub- 
ber sole and cushioned leather heel; spe- 
cial quality black leather uppers. Full nn- 
ished inside so as not to hurt the feec in 
a long race. Hand sewed, Pair, $5.00 




iVIade to stand up under 
unusual conditions — 
bad roads, rough, hilly 
and uneven, macadam, 
dirt, asphalt, brick or 
wood. Made after sug- 
gestions of men who are 
competing in long dis- 
tance races continually 
under every conceiv- 
able condition. 
Built to win. The same models as used by many of the competitors in t}ie famous 
at the 1908 Olympic Games, London, and in the most important distance races in th 

Spalding Cross Country, Jumping and Hurdling Shoes 




No. MO. Low cut. Corrugated tap rub' 
ber sole and cushioned leather heel; spf^ 
cial quality black leather uppers. Full fin, 
ished inside so as not to hurt the feet i 
a long race. Hand sewed Pair, $5.O0 



s country since then 




No. I 4C. Cross Country Shoe, finest 
Kangaroo leather; low broad heel, 
flexible shank, hand sewed, six 
6pikQ3 on sole; wi,th or without 
spikes on beeL Per pair, S6.00 



No. I 4H. Jumping and Hurdling 
Shoe, fine Kangaroo leather, hand- 
made, specially stiffened sole; spikes 
inheel placed according to latestideas 
to assist j umper. Pair, $ 6 . O 



No. I 4J. Calfskin Jumping Sho 
partly machine-made; low broj 
heel: spikes correctly placed. Sati 
factory quality and very durabl 
Per pair, $4.5 



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Spalding 

Running Shoes 

No. 2-0. This Running 
Shoe is made of the finest 
Kangaroo leather; extreme- 
ly light and glove fitting. 
Best English steel spikes 
firmly riveted on. 

Per pair. $6.00 
No. lO. Finest Calfskin 
Running Shoe; lightweight, 
hand made, six spikes. 

Per pair, $5.00 
No. I I T. Calfskin, machine 
made, solid leather tap sole 
holds spikes firmly in place. 

Per pair, $4.00 
No. I I . Calfskin, machine 
made. Per pair, $3.oo 

Juvenile 
Running Shoes 

No. 1 2. Outdoor Leather 
Running Shoes, complete 
with spikes, in sizes 12 to 5 
only. Per pair, $2. 60 

No. I I 5. Indoor Leather 
Running Shoes, without 
spikes, in boys' sizes, 12 to 5 
inclusive, only. Pair,S2.oo 

Indoor 
Running Shoes 

With or Withont Spikes 
No. III. Fine leather, rub- 
ber tipped sole, with spikes. 
Per pair, $4. CO 
No. I I 2.. Leather shoe, 
special corrugated rubber 
tap sole, no spikes. $3.00i 
No. 114. Leather shoe, rub- 
ber tipped, no spikes. $2. 50 

Indoor 
Jumping Shoes 

With or Without Splices 

No. 2 I O. Hand made, best 
leather, rubber soles.$5.00 




No. N. Thick 
wood, shaped 
and perforated to accomodate 
spikes Per pair, 50c. 



Spalding special Grips 

With Elastic 




No. I. Athletic Grips 

Selected cork, shaped to fit 
hollow of hand, Pair. I 6c . 



Chamois Pushers 

No. 5. Fine chamois skin 
and used with running, 
walking, jumping and 
other athletic 
shoes. 
Pair. 25c 




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SUBSTITUTE 



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QUALITY 



Combination prices will be quoted on order for one or more suits as specified. 
or around waist, 20c. per pair extra. 



Striping down sides 



SPALDING BOYS* RUNNING SUITS 




$4.85 



RetaU 
$ .50 



No. IB SUIT 

Consisting of 
No. 6E Shirt. 
No. 44 Running 

^J^i T 1 No. K Shoes. 

<--^ LLJ No. 3JB Sweat- 
er (any stock color) 

Price, if separate articles compos- 
ing outfit are purchased singly. 

No. 3B SUIT 

Consisting of 
No. 6E Shirt . 
No. 4 Running 

A b=l \lli \ Pants 

jK^{/( \ No. 12 Running 

<— --< TS" I li I - Shoes, sizes 1 

with spikes for outdoor 

running 2.50 

No. 3JB Sweater (any stock color) 3.00 

Price, if separate articles compos- 

Ing outfit are purchased slng^ . . $6.50 

No. 5B SUIT 

8' P=rr\ xr«iv Consisting of RelaO 

(Mnilill No. 6E Shirt.. $.50 
K' \mM No- 4 Running 

M- J 1 11 Pants 50 

jp^ 11 No. 12 Running 
<iWciX> Uill Shoes, with 

spikes, for outdoor running . 2.50 

No. 1 Bathrobe 2.50 

Price, if separate articles compos- 

ing outfit are purchased singly. . $6.00 






No. 2B SUIT 

ap^™ ..<mr^ Consisting of 
rX\ |«!l No. 6E Shirt 
LXJ Wr ^° ** Running 
No. K Shoes 
No. 1 Bathrobe 
Price, if separate articles compos- 
ing outfit are purchased singly. . 

No. 4B SUIT 

Consisting of 
No 6E Shirt . 
No. 4 Running 
""^'A^ .y. \ Pants ... 

J^rX A \ No. 114 Leather 

<^^e3^ \ li — ) Run'g Shoes, 

sizes 1 to 6. rubber soles, no 
spikes, for indoor running. . . 2.5(3 
No 3JB Sweater (any stock 

color) 

Price, if separate articles compos- 
ing outfit are purchased singly. 

No. 6B SUIT 

^(¥1111 -^'o. 6E Shirt. 

3^ If ''Pantr'^'"^ 
No. 114 Leather 
Run'g Shoes, 
rubber soles, no spikes, indoor 

use . 2.5il 

No. 1 Bathrobe 2.5(. 

Price, if separate articles compos- - 

ing outfit are purchased singly. . $( 




SPALDING MEN'S AND YOUTHS* OUTDOOR RUNNING SUITS 



No. IS SUIT 

Consisting of 
*fi^ WSL No. 6E Shirt, 

^^^ |iplf=\ white .... 

"' ^ ^l'- ' No. 4 Running 

Pants 

No. K Shoes . 
Price, If separate articles compos- 
ing outfit are purchased singly . . 



$L90 




No. 2S SUIT 

Consisting of 
No. 6E Shirt, 



No. 4 Running 

Pants 

No. 11 Shoes. . 
Price, if separate articles compos- 
ing outfit are purchased singly. 



No. 3S SUIT 

Consisting of 
No. 600 Shirt. 
No. 3 Running 

Pants 

No IIT Shoes. 
Price, if separate articles compos- 
ing outfit are purchased singly. . 




SPALDING MEN'S AND YOUTHS* INDOOR RUNNING SUITS 



Retail 



No. ID SUIT 

— B Consisting of 

.^^hH No. 6E Shirt, 

JTi^ Wr^r\ wl^'te 5-50 

w^mIhWi No. 4 Running 

n T I Pants 50 

« c LXJ No. K Shoe. . . .90 

Price, If separate articles compos- 

Ing outfit are purchased singly. . $1.90 



No. 2D SUIT 

gmm. Consisting of 

a No. 6E Shirt, 

LJlJ No. 1 Shoes. . 
Price, if separate articles compos- 
ing outfit are purchased singly,. . 



Retail 
$ .50 



No. 3D SUIT 

_— , Consisting of 

m| No. 6E Shirt, 

£^/ m^ ^°- ■* Running 
^C^n aM Pants .. 

LXJ No 114 Shoes. 
Price, if separate articles compos- 
ing outfit are purchased singly . 



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SPALDING CHAMPIONSHIP HAMMER 

With Ball Bearing Swivel 

The Spalding Championship Ball Bearing Hammer, 
originally designed by John Flanagan, has been, 
highly endorsed only after repeated trials in cham- 
pionship events. The benefits of the ball beari;ig 
construction will be quickly appreciated by all ham- 
mer throwers. Guaranteed absolutely correct in 

weight 
No. I 2FB. 12-lb., with sole leather case. 87. SO 
No. I 2F. 12-lb. , without sole leather case. 6. 50 
No. I 6FB. 16-lb., with sole leather case. 7.50 
No. I 6 F. 16-lb. , without sole leather case. 5 . 5 O 





Spalding Rubber Covered Indoor Shot 

Patented DecembCT 19, 1905) 

This shot is made according to scien- 
tific principles, with a rubber cover 
that is perfectly round; gives a fine 
grip, and has the proper resiliency 
when it comes in contact with the 
floor; will wear longer than the ordi- 
nary leather covered, and in addition there is no pos- 
-^ibility.tbat the lead dust will sift out, therefore itJs 

always full weight 
No. P. 16-lb: $12.00 I No. Q, 12-lb. SI 0.00 

Spalding Indoor Shot 

With our improved leather cover. 
Does not lose weight even when used 

constantlv. 
No. 3. 12-lb. Each, S7.00 

No. 4. 16-lb. " 7. 50 

Regulation Shot, Lead, and Iron 

Goaranteed Correct in Weight 
No. I 6LS. 16-lb., lead. Each.$3.50 
No. I 2LS. 12-lb., lead. 3.00 

No. I 6 IS. 16-lb., iron. 1.75 

No. I 2 IS. 12-lb., iron. 1 .50 





No. I 2LH. 
No. I 6LH. 



No. I 2 IH. 
No I6IH. 



Spalding Regulation Hammer 
With Wire Handle 

»rrect In Weieht 
l«ad 

12-lb., lead, practice, «4.60 
16-lb., lead, regulation:^ 5.00 

Iron 
12-lb., iron, practice; ^.BO 
16-lb., iron, regulatibil. 3.75 j 

Extra Wire Handles 

No. FH. For above hammers, improved' 
design, large grip, heavy wire. Each, 7 5c. 

Spalding 
Regulation 56-lb. Weight 

Made after model sub- 
mitted by Champion J S. 
Mitchel, and endorsed by 
all weight throwers. 
Packed in box and guar- 
anteed correct in weight 
and in exact accordance 
rules of A. A. U. 
No. 2. Lead 56-lb. weights 
Complete, $ I 2.00 




with 



SPALmNG JUVENILE ATHLETIC SHOT AND HAMMIKS 

Spalding Juvenile Athletic Shot and Hammers are made according to official regulations.^ Weighta 



No. 26. 
No. 5. 



guaranteed accurate and records made with these implements will be recognized, 
JUVENILE HAlJnUER 

No. 8IH. 8-lb., -Iron, Juvenile Hammer. Each, $2.50 

jtJVENIUE. SHOT 

8-lb., Leather Covered Shot, for indoor, schoolyard and playground use. 
5-lb., Leather Covered Shot, for indoor, schoolyard and playground use, 

No. 8 IS. 8-lb., Solid Iron Shot, not covered. Each, S 1 .25; 

No. & fS. 5-!b., Solid Iron Shot,, not covered. I .OO 



Each, $8.00 
B.OO 



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Spalding Olympic Discus 

Since the introduction of Discus Throw- 
ing, which was revived at the Olympic 
Games, at Athens, in 1896, and which 
was one of the principal features at the 
recent games held there, the Spalding 
Discus has been recognized as the 
official Discus, and is used in all com- 
petitions because it conforms exactly to the official rules in every 
respect, and is exactly the same as used at Athens, 1906, and 
London, 1908. Packed in sealed box. and guaranteed absolutely 
correct Price. S5.o6 




Spalding Youths' Discus 

Officially adopted by the Public 
Schools Athletic League 

To satisfy the demand for a 
Discus that will be suitable for 
the use of the more youthful 
athletes, we have put out a spe- 
cial Discus smaller in size and 
lighter in weight than the regular 
Official size. The Youths' Discus 
is made in accordance with offi- 
cial specifications. Price, $4. OO 



Spalding 
Vaulting Standards 




These Standards are made 
carefully and well. There 
is nothing flimsy about them, 
and the measurements are 
clearly and correctly 
marked, so as to avoid any 
misunderstanding or dispute. 
No. I 09. Wooden uprights, 
graduated in half inches, ad- 
justable to 13 feet. 

Complete, S I 5.00 
No. III. Wooden uprights. 
inch graduations. 7 feet 
high. Complete, $9.00 
No. 112 Cross Bars. 
Hickory. Dozen. S3 OO 



Spalding Official Javelins 



No. 53. Swedish model, correct in length, weight, etc., and of 
proper balance. Steel shod. . , Each, S5.0O 

Spalding Vaulting Poles— Selected Spruce, Solid 



The greatest care has been exercised in making these poles. In 
selecting the spruce only the most perfect and thoroughly seasoned 
pieces have been used. All of this goes to make them what we claim 

they are, the only poles really fit and safe for an athlete to use. 
No I03. 14ft long. Ea.,Se.OO No. I 04. 16ft. long. Ea..S7.00 
We guarantee all of our wood vaulting poles to be perfect in 
material and workmanship, but we do not guarantee against breaks 
while in use, as we have found in our experience that they are usually 
caused by improper use or abuse. 

Spalding Bamboo Vaulting Poles 



Owing lo diflerenccs in climatic conditions il is impossible to keep Bamboo Vaulting 
Poles Irom cracking. These cracks or season checks do not appreciably detract Irom 
the merits ol the poles, although they may be wide open and extend through several 
sections on one side. All ol our tests would seem to prove that poles with season 
checks may be accepted as sale and durable. Very Irequcntly such splits or season 
checks can be entirely closed by placing the pole in a damp place lor a day or so. 



Tape wound at short intervals. Thoroughly tested before leaving 
our factory. Fitted with special spike. 

rACH EACH 

No. I OBV. 10 feet long, S4.00. No. I 4BV 14 feet long. $5.00 
No. I 2BV. 12 feet long 4.50 No. I 6BV. 16 feet long 5.00 



4 



No. 1 . 1 to 50. 

No. 2. 1 to 75. 

No. 3. 1 to 100, 

No. 4. 1 to 150, 

No. 5. 1 to 200, 

No. 6. 1 to 250 



Competitors' 
Numbers 

Printed on Heavy Mantla 
Paper or Strong Linen 

MANILA LINEN 

Per Set Pel Set 

$ .25 $l.50 

.38 2.25 

.50 3.00 

.75 4.50 

I.OO 6.00 

1.25 7.50 



For larger meets we supply Competitors' 
Numbers on Manila paper only in sets as follows : 




1 to 1200. 
1 to 1300. - 
1 to 1400. . 

1 to 1500. 

1 to 1600. 

1 to 1700. 

1 to 1800. 

1 to 1900 



PER SET 

$6.00 
6.50 
7.00 
7.50 
8.00 
8.50 
9.00 
9.5\A 



1 to 2000, I O.OO 



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Spalding Athletic Paraplieriialla 



Foster's Patent Safety Hurdle 

The frame is 2 feet 6 inches high, with a swinging wooden 
hurdle 2 feet high, the swinging joint being 6 inches from 
one side :nd 18 inches from the other. With the short 
side up it measures 2 feet 6 inches from the ground, and 
with the long side up, 3 feet 6 inches. The hurdle can be 
changed from one height to the other in a few seconds, 
and is held firmly in either position by a thumb-screw. 
Single Hurdle, $3.50 



Regulation size; 
Each, $3.00 



, , Spalding 7-Foot Circle 

C— ■ -^ The discus, shot and weights are 
«,.'.,.. ^ thrown from the 7- foot circle. Made 
-. "'".■ — -*^ of one piece band iron with bolted 
joints. Circle painted white. Each, S I O.OC 

Spalding Take-off Board 

The Take-off Board is used for the 
running broad jump, and is a nec- 
essary adjunct to the athletic field 
top painted white. 

Spalding Toe Board or Stop Board 

.Used when putting the 16-lb. shot, 
I throwing weights and discus, and is 

curved on the arc of a 7-foot cirpTe. 

Toe Board, regulation size, pamted 
white and substantially made. Each. $3.50 

Spalding Referees' Whistles 

No. 7. Nickel-plated, heavy metal 
Whistle. The most satisfactory 
and loudest of any. Each, 75c. 

fj No. I . Nickel- 

■■^rJHf^l plated whistle, 
■■I^KHH well made, 
^■^^■^■i Each, 25c. 

^H No. 2. Very reli- 

^H able. Popular de- 

■■■ sign. Each, 25c 

Spalding Lanes for Sprint Races 

We supply in this set sufficient stakes and cord to lay out 
four 100-yard lanes. Stakes are__^___—j--—;:;:T:r:^ 
made with pointed end and suf-IJ--*-— tiIIIIIIyI — V-T. 
ficienUy strong, so that they can -+--pTT:^ p*' B I 
be driven into hard ground. ^ i,\ \^ k 

No. L. Per set, S I 6.00 ^* - U 

Spalding Official SacKs for Sack Races 

•^ (REINFORCED) 

Spalding Official Sacks for Sack Races are 
made in two sizes, for men and boys. 
They are all strongly reinforced, will 
wear for a great length of time, and by 
their construction it is practically impos- 
sible for racers to work their feet free. 

These sacks are made in exact accordance 

^■^** •■ 'is with official regulations. 

No. MS. Men's Sack, reinforced, 3 ft. wide. $ I .BO 

No.B^. Boys' Sack, reinforced, ZJg ft. wide. I .OO 





Foster's Safety Hurdle at the World's Fair, St. Louis 




Patent Sled Tape Chain on Patent Electric Reel 




Distances In Athletic Competitions 

Made of superior steel about % inch 
wide. The reel allows the entire tape 
open to diy and can be reeled and un- 
A, ~^*^^^te2X^ reeled as easily as tapes in cases. 
l^a a ■ ■ • /3 -V-g- Especially adapted to lay off 
^ P»T. May 24, '32 courses and long measurements. 
No. IB. 100 feet long. , Each, S5.00 

No. I IB. 200 feet long. . " 7. BO 

Patent "Angle" Steel Measuring Tape 

Especially adapted for laying off base 
ball diamonds, tennis courts and all kinds 
of athletic fields, both outdoors and indoors. 
Right angles accurately determined; also | 
equally good for straight or any kind of 
measuring. Enclosed in hard leather case, 

flush handles. All mountings nickel-plated. 
No. A. 50 feet long, ^s inch wide Each. $4.00 
No. R. 100 feet long, ?« inch wide. " 6.7 B 

Spalding Stop Watch 

Stem winder, nickel-plated case, porcelain 
dial, registered to 60 seconds by 1-5 sec- 
onds, fly back engaging and disengaging 
mechanism. . Each, $7. BO 

Spalding 
Starter's Pistol 

32 caliber, two inch barrel, patent 
ejecting device. . Each. $6.00 

Official Harness for Three-Legged Racing 

Made according to 
official rules. Com- 
plete set of straps 
for fastening men 
and with extra 
straps for keeping 
fastenings at re- 
quired height inj 
long distances 
races. 

No. I. Official Harness for Three-Legged Racing. 
> _- Per 8et» •8.50 







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Competitors' Numbers 




Printed on Heavy Manila Paper 


or 


Strong Linen 




MANILA- Per Set 


LINEN-PerSet 


No.l. Ito 50. $ .25 


No.l. Ito 50. 


$1.50 


No. 2. Ito 75. .38 


No. 2. Ito 75. 


2.25 


No. 3. Ito 100. .50 


No. 3. Ito 100. 


3.00 


No. 4. Ito 150. .75 


No. 4. Ito 150. 


4.50 


No. 5. Ito 200. 1.00 


No. 5. Ito 200. 


6.00 


No. 6. Ito 250. 1.25 


No. 6. Ito 250. 


7.50 



For Larger Meets we supply Competitors' 

Numbers on Manila Paper only 

in Sets as follows: 



No. 7. 

No. 8. 
No. 9. 
No. 10. 
No. 11. 
No. 12. 
No. 13. 
No. 14. 
No. 15. 



Ito 
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300 
400 
500 
600 
700 
800 
900 



Ito 1000 
Ito 1100 



Per Set 

$1.50 
2.00 
2.50 
3.00 
3.50 
4.00 
4.50 
5.00 
5.50 



No. 16. 
No. 17. 

No. 18. 
No. 19. 
No. 20. 
No. 21. 
No. 22. 
No. 23. 
No. 24. 



Ito 1200 
Ito 1300 
Ito 1400 
Ito 1500 
Ito 1600 
ltoD700 
Ito 1800 
Ito 1900 
Ito 2000 



Per Set 

$6.00 
6.50 
7.00 
7.50 
8.00 
8.50 
9.00 
9.50 

10.00 



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Each, 10c. 
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No. 1. Paper, 7 games. Morse System. 
No. 2. Board, 22 games. Old Style. . . 
No. 3. Board, 46 games. Morse System. 

Base Ball Score Books (Club Size) 

No. 4. Board, 30 games. Morse System. Each, $1.00 

No. 5. Cloth, 60 games. Morse System. '' 1.50 

No. 7. Cloth, 160 games. Morse System. " 3.00 

SCORE CARDS. . . . Each, 5c. Doz., 25c. 

Golf Score Books 

No. 1 • Leather Case, book with rules and score cards. 50c. 
No. li. Large match and medal play sheets,22x28 in. Ea., 1 5c. 

Lawn Tennis Score Books 

Official Lawn Tennis Score Book, paper cover, 16 sets. lOc. 
Extra Tennis Score Cards, 4 sets. . Per dozen, 10c. 

Cricket Score Books 

24 matches. ..... Each, $1.25 

13 matches or 52 innings, pocket size. " .50 



No. A. 
No. B. 



No. 1. 

No. 2. 
No. A. 
No. B. 



Basket Ball Score Books 

Paper cover, 10 games. . Each, 10c. 

Cloth cover, 25 games. . » " 25c. 

Collegiate, paper cover, 10 games. '* 10c. 

Collegiate, cloth cover, 25 games. " 25c. 

Bowling Score Books 

No. 1. Club size, 60 games $1.25 

No. 2. Club size, 120 games, .... 1.75 

No. 3. Pocket size, 50 games. . , . . .50 

Ebbets' Pocket size. ,.,... l.OO 

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21 Warren St., New York 



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in athletic sports, A. G. Spald- ^ 



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^ ° i hese shirts are suitable 

Spalding^s ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ outdoor 

E^ „ track and field use, basket 

lleimeinitary ball and general gymna- 

sium wear, and are made 
in the same style as those 
worn by leading athletes. 
Sizes : 26 to 30 inches, inclusive, chest measurement. 

No. 16. SPALDING'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL <n)g 

ATHLETIC SHIRT ZSCo 

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Uniform with Spalding's Elementary School Athletic Shirt 

(advertised on opposite page) i i □ i i □ i i □ i i 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, offer -pi 

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in 



ese pants are suitable 
^^ for indoor and outdoor 

Ell „ track and field use, basket 

EeimieSltary bail and general gymna- 

sium wear, and are made 
in the same style as those 
^ worn by leading athletes. 
Sizes: 24 to 26 inches, inclusive, waist measurement. 



No. 17. 



SPALDING'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
ATHLETIC PANTS 



25co 

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Spalding Jacket Sweaters 



Sizes 2S to 41 inches chesi measorement. We allow lour incbts (W 
sirelch In all onr-swealers, and sizes are marked accordingly. 
II is suggested, however, that lor very heavy men a size ahoiil 
two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to iijjsarc ■ 
comlorlable lit 




No. VG Showing special trimmed edg- 
ing and cuffs supplied, if desired on 



BUTTON FRONT 

No.VG. Best quality worsted, heavy 
weight,pearl buttons. Carried in stock 
in Gray and White only. See hst below 
of colors supplied on special orders. 

Each, $6.00 • $66.00 Doz. 
No. DJ, Fine worsted, standard 
weight, pearl buttons, fine knit edging. | 
Carried in stock in Gray and White 
only. See list below of colors supplied ' 
on special orders. 

Each, «5.00 • $5U.OO Doz. 

WITH POCKETS 
No. VGP. Best quality worsted, 
heavy weight, pearl buttons. Carried 
in stock in Gray or White only. See 
list below of colors supplied on special 
orders. With pocket on either side and a particularly convenient and;| 




No. VGP 



Jacket sweaters at no extra chan 



e. popular style for golf players. 



Each, S6.50 * $69.00 Doz. 



CDFr^lJII nOniTDC in addition to stock colors mentioned, we also supply any ol the sweaters listed on this page (except Nos.3J,CDW 

OlLvIilL UniFIJiO and 3JB;, without extra charge, on special orders only, not carried in stock, in any o( the foUowing colors: 

WHITE CARDINAL PINK COLUMBIA BLUE OLIVE GREEN YELLOW OLD COLD 

ORj\NGE MAROON NAVY BLUE PEACOCK BLUE IRISH GREEN SEAL BROWN 

PLACK SCARLET ROYAL BLUE DAR.K GREEN PURPLE DRAB 

Other colors to order only in any quality 50c. each extra. 

SPECIAL NOTICE-We will furnisti any of tt»e solid color sweaters listed on this cage with one color body and 

another color (not striped) collar and cuffs in any of the above colors on special order, at no extra charge. This does 

not apply to the Nos. 3J or 3JB Sweaters. 



SPALDING SPECIAL JACKET SWEATERS 



No CDW. Good Quality worsted, 
ribbed knit Carnea in stock in Gray 
only Supplied on special orders in 
Navy Blue or White only Trimmed 
edging and cuffs in colors as noted 
above on special orders only 

Each, $5.00 * $5!, 00 Doz. 

Boys' Jacket Sweater 




No. 3J. Standard Weight, Shaker: 
knit, pearl buttons. Carried in 
stock and supplied only in Plain 1 
Gray, Each, $3.50 * $39.00 Doz. 



Spalding Vest Collar Sweater 




No. 3JB. Boys' jacket sweater, with pearl buttons, 
furnished only m sizes from 30 to 36 inches chest 
measurement. Carried in stock and supplied only in 
Plain Gray. Each, S3.00 ■*• $23.00 Doz. 



No BG. Best quality worsted, good weight; with 
extreme open oi- low neck. Carried in stock in Gray 
or White only. See hst above of colors supplied on 
special orders. Each, $5.50 * $60.00 Dou 



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SEE INSIDE FRONT COVEB 

OF THIS BOOK 



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THE SPALDING 



SPALDING c/^^, and 
Winter sports <sm.mS. 



Collar 
Turng^ 
Down 





TRApEIVlARKSLTTf 



We allow foor tnehes lor strdch hi all our fweaiers, and 
sizes are marked accordingly, ft is snpested, however, 
thai for very heavy men a size aboal two inches larger than 
coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable GU 



No. WJ. For automobilists, training pur* 
poses, reducing weight, tramping during 
cold weather, golfing, shooting, tobogganing,, 
snowshoeing. High collar that may be 
turned down, changing it into neatest form 
of button front sweater. Highest quality 
special heavy weight worsted. Sizes 28 to 
44 inches. Carried in stock in Gray only. 
See list below of colors supplied on special 
orders. Each, $7.50 * $81.00 Doz. 



PLAIN COLORS — Sweaters on 

this page are supplied in any of the colors 
designated, at regular prices. Other 
colors to order only in any quality, 
SOc. each garment extra. 



SPECIAL ORDERS in addition to stock 
colors mentioned, we also supply any of the sweaters listed 
on this page without extra charge, on special orders 
only, not carried in stock, in any ol the following colors : 

While Maroon Purple Navy Olive Green 

Black Scarlet Yellow Royal Bine Irish Green 

Gray Cardinal Orange Columbia Blue Dark Green 

Drab Pink Old Gold Peacock Blue Seal Brown 




SPECIAL NOTICE-Solid color 
sweaters with one color body and another 
color (not striped) collar and cults fur- 
nished in any of the colors noted, on 
special order al no extra charge. 



N.B.— We designate three shades which are sometimes called RED. These are Scarlet, Cardinal, Maroon. Where RED is specified on order,we supply Cardinal 




Spalding 
Indoor Exercising Sweater 



Shaker 




Good quality all wool sweater, 

well made throughout. 

No. 3. Standard weight, 

slightly lighter than No. B. 

Colors same as No A A. 

Each. 83.60A $S9.00 Doz. 



SPALDING "HIGHEST QUALITY" SWEATERS 

Worsted Sweaters. Special quality wool. exceedingly softand pleasant to wear. 
Full fashioned to body and arms and put together by hand, not simply stitched 
up on a machine as are the majority of garments sold as regular made goods. 

All made with 9-inch collars ; Sizes 2$ to 44 inches 
No. AA. The proper style for use after 
heavy exercise, inducing copious perspira- 
tion, for reducing weight or getting into 
condition for athletic contests. Particu- 
larly suitable also for Foot Ball and 
Skating. Heaviest sweater made. Carried 
in stock in White, Navy Blue, Black, Gray, 
Maroon and Cardinal. See hst above of 
colors supplied on special orders. 

Each, S8.00 * $8J,.00 Doz. 
No. A. "Intercollegiate." Colors same 
as No. 'AA. Special weight. 

Each, $6.00 * $66.00 Doz. 
No. b. Heavy weight. Colors same as 
No. AA. Each, $5. CO * ^5.4.00 Doz. 



Spalding 
Combined 

Knitted 

Muffler 
and Chest 

Front View PrOtCCtOr Qack View 

No. M. Special weight; Highest quality 
worsted. Colors as No.AAsweater.S I .OO 

PRICES SUBJtCT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 






For Squash, Racquets, Indoor 
Tennis and other Athletic 
Games and exercising indoors. 
Light weight, soft finish, finest 
quality worsted. Made from 
pure imported Shetland wool. 

Three sizes: 
Small, to fit from 34 to 36 in. 
Medium, to fit from 38 to 42 in. 
Large, to fit from 44 to 46 in. 
Furnished in Cray or While only. 
No. IX. Each, $4.00 



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Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with * 



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lan prices sec 



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St11?eTHE SPALDING 



Spalding Exercising Equipment for Home Use 



The apparatus listed in this catalogue is designed particularly for private use; i. e., in homes and 
private gymnasiums. It retains the same superior marks of quality which distinguish the regular line 
of gymnasium apparatus manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros., and vi^hich we supply on contract 
equipment from our Gymnasium Contract Department at Chicopee, Mass.; but its distinctive design 
permits it to be sold at a price more in keeping with its use than heretofore obtainable, without any 
sacrifice of practical value or durability. We give below suggestions for moderate priced outfits made 
up of various apparatus and exercising implements listed in this catalogue. We issue special catalogues 
showing apparatus which we supply on contract equipment, and copies will be sent to interested parties 
on application to A. G. Spalding & Bros., Inc., Chicopee, Mass., Gymnasium Contract Department. 



No. A. Boys' Home Exercising Outfit 



No. A Ontflt 



^Ftt: 




Suitable for room 12 feet x 16 feet and ovev-. 
From one to ten beys may use at same time. 



Consisting of Price 

1 No. IH Elastic Home Exerciser. . S I .OO 

1 No. SPG Medicine Ball,canvas cover. 4.00 

1 No. A Doorway Horizontal Bar. . 4.00 

1 set No. 25 Boxing Gloves, youths'. I .BO 

1 pair No. AW Dumb Bells, wood, 1 lb. .35 

1 pair No. BS Indian Clubs, 2 lbs. . .65 

1 No. PR Disk Platform, iron. . . 5.00 

1 No. 15 Striking Bag, leather. . 2.00 

1 No. 1 Home Gymnasium. . . 6.00 

2 pairs No. 1 Hangers for Dumb Bells 

and Indian Clubs .32 

Total. S24.72 



No. B. Adult or Boys' Home Exercising Outfit 



No. B Outfit 




Suitable for room 18 feet x 20 feet and ever. 
From one to twelve may use at same tlm»> 



Consisting of 
1 No. 12 Medicine Ball, 6 lb., leather 

cover 

1 pair No. AW Dumb Bells, wood, 1 lb, 
1 pair No. AW Dumb Bells, wood, 1% lb, 
1 pair No. BS Indian Clubs, Ih lb, 

1 pair No. BS Indian Clubs, 2 lbs. 

2 No. S Bar Bells. . 
4 pairs No. 1 Hangers for Dumb Bells 

and Indian Clubs. . 
1 No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. . 
1 No. 2 Rowing Attachment. 
1 No. 20H Bar Stall. . 
1 No. 205 Bar Stall Bench. 
1 No. 101 Doorway Horizontal Bar. 
1 No. FR Striking Bag Disk. . 
1 No. 10 Striking Bag. 



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Total. 866.44 



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SUBSTITUTE 



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GUARANitt 
QUALITY 



>paiding Exercising Equipment for Reereaiion Rooms 

Cxercibing apparatus, suitable for home use, and not altogether by the boys and girls of the Household, but 
ilso by the grown-ups; as a matter of fact, the ones who usually require exercise of a rational kind much 
nore than the younger generation, who have the time and inclination for outdoor exercise not possessed by 

many of their elders— that is what we will attempt to show in this section of our catalogue. 

Jsing Spalding Home Exercising Apparatus, Chest Weights, etc., properly, and in connection with the 

nstructions given in our various Athletic Libraries there is no reason why any man cannot practically renew 

his youthful vigor by regular exercise. 
Vlany banking, mercantile and manufacturing establishments maintain athletic clubs of their employees an(f 
lave installed Spalding Outfits of Gymnasium Apparatus in their club and recreation rooms for their use. 
The suggested combinations shown on these pages, illustrate only a few of the sets of exercising apparatus 
which may be made up from the goods listed in this catalogue. 

No. C Exercising Outfit 

Consisting of Price 

} pairs No.AW Dumb Bells, wood, 1% lb. '• 1.35 

5 pairs No. BS Indian Clubs, 3 lb. 1.95 

pairs No. 1 Hangers for Dumb Bells 

and Indian Clubs .96 

1 No. 12 Chest Weight Machine. < O.OO 

I No. 119 Laflin Rowing Machine . I 6.00 

1 AbdominaJ Masseur. ... 1 O.OO 

1 No. 101 Doorway Horizontal Bar. . 2.00 

I pairNo. 1 Swinging Rings, 5-f tropes 3.50 

1 No. 1 Trapeze, 5 ft. ropes. . 3.00 

I No. 01 Mattress, 4 ft. x 6 ft. . I 2.00 
I set No. 15 Boxing Gloves, Corbett 

pattern 4.00 

I No. FR Striking Bag Disk. . 5.00 

No. 10 Striking Bag, leather. . . , 4.00 

Total, S73.76 



No.C 
Outfit 




. , No. D Exercising Outfit 

Consisting of 

1 No. 12 Medicine Ball, 6 lbs., leather fr\u 

cover S6.00 

3 pairs No. BS Indian Clubs. 3 lbs. . 1.95 

3 pairs No. AW Dumb Bells. Ih lbs. . 1 .35 
6 pairs No. 1 Hangers for Dumb Bells 

and Indian Clubs. . . . . .96 

1 No. 12 Chest Weight Machine. . i O.OO 

1 No. 119 Laflin Rowing Machine. . I 6.00 

1 Abdominal Masseur. ... I O.OO 

1 No. 101 Doorway Horizontal Bar. . 2.00 

1 pair No. 1 Swinging Rings, 5 ft. rope. 3. 50 

1 No. 1 Trapeze, 5-ft. ropes. . ' 3.00 

1 No. 01 Mattress, 4 ft. x 6 ft. . .1 2.00 
1 set No. 15 Boxing Gloves, Corbett 

pattern 4-00 

I set No. 21 Boxing Gloves, Corbett ' 

pattern. . .... , 3.00 

1 No. CR Striking BagDisk,adju.stabIe. 7.50 

1 No. 18 Striking Bag. . . . 6.00 

1 No. 20H Bar Stall .... 8.00 

I No. 205 Bar Stall Bench. . ^OO 
Total. S09.26 



No. D Outfit 




Suitable for room 20 feet x 
From en* to twenty may 



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Spalding Exercising Equipment lorSmaU Athletic Ciute 

What are to-day the largest, most prominent and most influential athletic clubs and associations in thi; 
country started from small groups of young men banded together originally as base ball, rowini 
or swimming clubs, and who, with the idea of retaining their organization during the entire year^ 
commenced in a small way and in modest quarters to build up a regular athletic organization coverinj. 
a number of athletic sports. With the idea of interesting small athletic clubs, we show on this page twc 
medium-priced outfits of gymnasium apparatus suitable for small club rooms. We do not recommend thesi; 
outfits to clubs with a large membership, or to those who are in shape to have a regular gymnasium in a com 
plete club house. For such organizations, also for schools, colleges and other institutions, we maintain j 
special contract department, with staflf of experts who will gladly give full information regarding the complett 
line of Spalding Gymnasium Equipment for regular Indoor or Outdoor Playground use. We issue specia 
.catalogues showing apparatus that we supply on contract equipment, and copies will be sent to interestec 
parties on application to A. G. Spalding & Bros., Inc., Chicopee, Mass., Gymnasium Contract Department 

No. E Exercising Outfit 



No. E Outfit 




Suitable tor Room 22 feet x 25 feet, and over. 
From one to twenty-two may use at same time. 



Consisting of Price 

1 No. 12 Medicine Ball, 6 lbs. 86. OC 

1 No. 13 Medicine Ball, 9 lbs. 7.0C 

3 Pairs No. AW Dumb Bells, 2 lbs. 1 . 6 e 

3 Pairs No. BS Indian Clubs, 3 lbs. 1 .9 E 

6 Pairs No. 1 Hangers. . .Qt 

1 No 600 Rowing Machine. . 30.0C 

1 Abdominal Masseur. . lO.OC 

1 No. 101 Doorway Horizontal Bar. 2.0C 

1 Pr. No. 1 Swing. Rings, 5-ft. Rope. 3. 5C 

1 No. 1 Trapeze 3.0C 

1 No. 01 Mattress, 4 ft. x6 ft. . I B.OC 

1 Set No. 15 Boxing Gloves, Corbett. - 4.0C 

1 Set No 21 Boxing Gloves, Corbett. 3^ OC 

1 No. 1 Moline Striking Bag Disk. I 2.0C 

1 No. 18 Fitzsimmons Striking Bag 6.0C 

1 No. 101 Parallel Bar. . . 35. 0< 

1 No. 00 Mattress, 3 ft. x5 ft. , 8.0C 

1 Pair No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 3.0C 



Total, si49.0( 



No. F Outfit 




No. F Exercising Outfit 



Consisting of 



Price 

3 Pairs No. A Dumb Bells, IH lbs. « I .661 

3 Pairs No. B Indian Clubs. 2 lbs. 2. f < 

6 Pairs No. 1 Hangers. . . 9« 

1 No. 600 Rowing Machine. ., 30.0C 

1 No. 74 Horizontal and Vaulting Ba? 35.0< 

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^ manufadured by A. G. Spalding & Bros, c. 




PAGE 

Inkle Brace ... 44 
Inkle Supporter , i 11 
Ish Bars .... 78 
Ithletic Library , . 94, 95 
i-ttachments. Chest Weight 80 
Sags- 
Caddy . 
Striking . . 
Jalls- 



€6 
72,73 



Basket . 

Foot, College 

Foot, Rugby . 

Foot, Soccer . 

Golf . i 

Hand 

Indoor . . 

Lacrosse 

Medicine . 

Playground ^ 

Polo . . 

Squash . . 

Volley . 

Water Polo . 
Ball Cleaner, Golf 
Bandajres, Elastic 
Bar Bells . 
Bar Stalls . . 



Horizontal •»> « 

Parallel . ;» $ 

Bases- 
Indoor . - * ^ 

Bathing Suita « ^ 

Bots— 

Indoor . •» • 

Belts— . 

Leather and Worsted 

Elastic . . . 

Bladders — 

Basket Ball . . 

Foot Ball . . 

Striking Bag . 

Blades, Fencing . 

Caddy Badges 4 •^ 

Caps- 
Skull . -s 
University i • 
Water Polo , 

Chest Weights . 

Circle, Seven-Foot 

Clock Golf 

Corks, Running 

Cross Bars 

Discus, Olympic 

Pises — 
Marking . 
Rubber Golf . 

Disks, Striking Bag 

Dumb Bells . 

Emblems . 

Embroidery 

Exerciser. Home 

Felt Letters 

Fencing Sticks . 

Finger Protection 
Flags— f 
College . - . 
Marking, Golf 
Foils, Fencing , 
Foot Balls- 
Association . 
.College . 
Busby • • 



.54.93 
24, 25, 54 



. 25 
6. 14. 17 



. 90 
. 67 
4 18, 36 



. 67 
, 67 
, 74, 75 
. 76, 77 

,32,33 



Foot Ball Goal Nets 
Foot Ball Timer i 



PAGE 

. 17 
5 



Gloves— 

Boxing . . » . 70, 71 

Fencing .... 91 

Foot Ball » . . 13 

Golf . .i . . 67 

Handball * * » 64 

Hockey, Icj^ 4 <i '4 47 

Lacrosse i tf « 69 

Goals- 
Basket Ball « 4 \« 25 
Foot Ball » « . 17 
Hockey, Ice , « . 47 
Lacrosse . . . 6^ 

Goal Cage, Polo 

Golf Clubs 



.C3, 



,31,! 



,34,35 
, 67 
, 90 

, 16, 17 
, 3-5 
> 14 



Golfette . ^ Si » 67 
Grips- 
Athletic « » (s 61 
Golf .... 67 
Gymnasium, Home . . 79 
Gymnasium Board, Home 85 
Gymnasium.Home Outfits 86-88 

Hammers ... 57 

Hangers for Indian Clubs 78 

Hat Bands, ... 34 

Hats, University . . 32 
Head Harness . . . 8, 15 

Health Pull ... 89 
Hob Nails . . . .67,68 
Hockey Sticks, Ice . . 46. 47 
Holder, Basket Ball, Canvas, 25 

Hole Cutter, Golf . . 67 

Hole Rim. Golf ... 67 

Horse. Vaulting ., . 83 

Hurdles, Safety . • 59 

Indian Clubs ^ * . 78 

Inflaters— 

Foot Ball < « > . 5 

Striking Bag ,» a 73 

Jackets- 
Fencing » '^ ■» 91 
Foot Ball . ., . 6 
Javelins .... 58 
Jerseys . . 15.20,21,48 

Knee Protectors . . 26, 52 

Knickerbockers, Foot Ball 18 

I<ace, Foot Ball « . 6 
Lacrosse . . • . 69 
Lanes for Sprintd , « 69 
Leggings, Klip *, « JO 
Leg Guards- 
Foot Ball . « * 8 
Ice Hockey . * * 48 
Polo . * , , 49 
Letters- 
Embroidered . . 33 
Felt . : . . . 31, 33 
Liniment, "Mike Murphy" 13 

Masks- 
Fencing . i , , 91 
Nose .... 8 
Masseur, Abdominal . 85 
Mattresses, Gymnasium . 84 
Mattresses, Wrestling . 55 
Megaphones • • * 34 
Mitts- 
Handball . , , 64 
Striking Baf. » . 7S 
MoccOBins . t • • 31 



PAGE 
Monograms . . .31, 33 
Mouthpiece, Foot Ball . 8 
Muffler .... 22 

Needle, Lacing . « 5 

Nets- 
Golf Driving , . 67 
Volley Ball ... 56 

Numbers, Competitors' . 58 

Pads- 
Chamois. Fencing" ® 91 
Foot Bail . 'i] s, 7 
Wrestling . * « 55 

Paint. Golf . s I 67 

Pants- 
Basket Ball . ., , 26 
Boys' Knee . » » 55 
Foot Ball. College , « 6 
Foot Ball. Rugby * • 15 
Hockey. Ice . * . 48 
Running . . ■» 30 

Pennants. College » . 34, 35 

Pistol, Starter's . i 59 

Plastrons. Fencing . '., 91 

Plates— • 
Teeing, Golf ... 67 

Platforms, Striking Bag 74, 75 

Poles- 
Ski . . , . .■ 37 
Vaulting . . 

Polo, Roller, Goods . 

Protectors- 
Abdomen * . • 12 
Eye Glass 
Indoor Base Ball . . 52 
Thumb , . ^ . 

Protection, Runnmg Shoes 

Pucks. Hockey, Ice . 

Push Ball . 

Pushers, Chamois , 



fAGE 



Quoits . .' • 

Racks, Golf Ball . 

Racquets, Squash . 

Rapiers . . , 

Referee's.Whistle ■« , 

Rings- 
Exercising . 3 
Swinging . , 

Rowing.Machines • 

Sacks, for Sack Racing 
Sandals, Snow Shoe 
Sandow Dumb Bells 
Scabbards. Skate > 
Score Books- 
Basket Ball ,, ^ 
Shin Guards- 
Association '4 « 
College . .^ * 
Shirts- 
Athletic . « i 
Soccer . « % 
Shoes — 
Basket Ball i 
Fencing . 

Foot Ball, Association 
Foot Ball, College . 
Foot Ball, Rugby . 
Foot Ball, Soccer . 
Golf 

Gymnasium • • 
Jumping • • 
Running « • 
Skating . , . 
Sauaab « * • 



84 

79,84 

81 



Shot- 
Athletic m, 
Indoor . 
Massage . 
Skates- 
Ice . i 

Roller . « » 49, E 
Skate Bag . * « . 
Skate Key « . ,. 

Skate Rollers .. fs .< 
Skate Straps . « 
Skate Sundries . * * 
Skis ..... 
Sleeve Bands, Colleg«i » 
Snow Shoes . 4 • 
Squash Goods . • « 
Standards- 
Vaulting . t • 
Volley Ball , » « 
Straps— _ , ^ 

Kor Three-Legged Ra§9, 
Skate 



3^.43 
50,51 



Sticks. Polo « • 

Stockings . « « 
Foot Ball , • 

Stop Boards 4 ^ 

Striking Bags 4 ® 

Suits- 
Base Ball. Indoor » ^ 
Basket Ball . « 
Gymnasium . _ . 
Gymnasium, Ladies' 
Running 
Soccer 

Union.-Foot-Ball . 
Water Polo . 

Supporters 
Ankle . . ,■ 
Wrist . . , 

Suspensories . . 

Sweaters . 

Swivels, Striking Bag 

Swords, Fencing 

Swords. Duelling * 

Tackling Machine . 

Take-Off Board 

Tape- 
Measuring Steer « 

Tees, Golf . . * 

Tether Tennis . « 

Tights- 
Full . . • 
Full. Wrestling ,. 
Knee . . . 

Toboggans 

Toboggan Cushions . 

Toe Boards 

Toques 

Trapeze'. Adjustable 

Trapeze, Single 

Trousers, Y.M.C.A. 

Trunks- 
Velvet . Si » 
Worsted . ^ • 



Uniforms, Base Ball, Indoor 



44 

49 
10 
16 

59 
72.7a 

S3 
29 



. 12 
. 22, 23 

.. 72 

90 

. 90 



.30,49 
. 65 



Wands, Calistlienic 
Watches. Stop . 
Weights, 56-lb. , . 

i Whistles. Referee's 
Whitely Exercisers . . 
Wrestling Equipment 
Wrist Machine . • 



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Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a manufacturer to long 
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To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as 
well as the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to 
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Under this' system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are 
assured; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition 
amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of 
the retailer are practically eliminated, 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists on lower, and still 
lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the 
only way open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, ten years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding 
& Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what 
has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." 

The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, 
and the retail dealer secures his supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer 
under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and 
certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is 
protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, 
and acts in two ways: 

First— The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods, and 

the same fixed prices to everybody, 
Second— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at 
the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture 
of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables 
us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding 
Standard of Quality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are required to supply consumers at our 
regular printed catalogue prices — neither more nor less— the same prices that similar goods are sold 
for in our New York. Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no 
special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

Positively, nobody; not even officers, managers, salesmen or other employes of A. G. Spalding 
& Bros. , or any of their relatives or personal friends, can buy Spalding Athletic Goods at a discount 
from the regular catalogue prices. 

This, briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the 
past ten years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In otiier words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 

By 



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standard Quality 

An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby 
conceded to be the Criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar nature. 
For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit of currency, 
because it must legally contam a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of its 
being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to 
the users of this currency against counterfeiting and other tricks, considerable money 
is expended in maintaining a Secret Service Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen 
manufacturers must depend to a great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices 
to protect themselves agamst counterfeit products— without the aid of "Government 
Detectives " or " Public Opinion " to assist them. 

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection " against misrepresentation and "in- 
ferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the ' 'Manufacturer." 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for thirty- 
three years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a 
Guarantee of Quahty as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. 

The necessity of upholding the guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and main- 
taining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvious as is the 
necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other con- 
sumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade-Mark and all 
that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in 
maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be 
plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution 
our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent 
substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of "inferior 
goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a 
guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufacturer of cheap 
goods, whose idea of and basis for a claim for Standard Quality depends principally 
upon the eloquence of the salesman. 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than poverty 
in quality —and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. 




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ATHLETIC GOODS 

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A. G. Spalding ^ Bros. 

MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES /n the FOLLOWING CITIES: 
NEW YORK CHICAGO 

PHILADELPHIA ST. LOUIS 

BOSTON KANSAS CITY 

BALTIMORE MINNEAPOLIS 

WASHINGTON SAN FRANCISCO 

PITTSBURG CINCINNAl^ 

BUFFALO DENVERA 

SYRACUSE DETROIT 

NEW ORLEANS CLEVELAND 
LONDON. ENGLAND ATLANTA SEATTLE 

BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND DALLAS COLUMBUS 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND ST. PAUL 

SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA MONTREAL, CANADA 

I actor, r^ os^r.d r.-o oi' e re t c d by A .G .S pa Idins^ & B ro s . a nd where all of Spaldinj^s 
Mrr>' ,' Ai'-,. i.c Cnods are made arc located in the following cities: 



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FRANCISCO ;CHICOPEE, 



iPmiADECPHIA 



LONDON. 



